Iowa Peace Officers

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Police Officer - Full Time
Open until Filled – First review of Applications will occur October 20, 2014

Performs responsible Police protective service work in the City of Norwalk Iowa; duty involves an element of personal danger. This position involves shift work including nights, weekends and holidays. Salary range $48,921 – $62,524. Officers reach the top of the pay range upon completion of 5 years employment. The City of Norwalk offers an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications: High school graduation OR equivalent (GED); Graduation from a four year college with a degree in a social or police science is desirable.  Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) or comparable state certification preferred.  Candidates MUST meet all minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement Officers https://ileatraining.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/239/MenuGroup/Home.htm .   All qualified applicants regardless of race, creed, color or gender are encouraged to apply.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:  Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or by email and must be easily legible in order to be considered for employment.  Applications submitted by fax will not be accepted.  Applications may be obtained at http://www.norwalk.iowa.gov/EmploymentandRFP.aspx or in person at the Norwalk Police Station.

Applications may be obtained from and completed applications may be sent to:

Norwalk Police Department
Employment Application
1100 Chatham Ave
Norwalk IA 50211

Completed Applications may be emailed to: norwalkpolice@norwalk.iowa.gov

Questions may be directed by telephone to the Norwalk Police Department at 515-981-0666

Police Chief, Thief River Fall, Mn


The City of Thief River Falls, MN (pop. 8,587) is seeking a proactive public safety leader to be its next Police Chief[SK1] .   Requires a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field and at least five years of experience as a police officer, including three years as a sergeant or supervisor. Equivalent combination of education, training or work experience will be considered.  Appointment of successful candidate contingent upon Minnesota POST licensure.  Qualified candidates must demonstrate a successful track record of departmental leadership that includes establishing department goals, budget development and administration and effective human resources management and staffing.  Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills are required. Experience working in a union environment preferred.  Salary:  up to $85,224, depending on qualifications and experience. The City of Thief River Falls offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including three health plans (with an option for an HSA or VEBA plan), life insurance, and a health care savings plan through the Minnesota State Retirement System.  To apply, submit a resume, salary history, and four work-related references to thiefriverfalls@springsted.com or to Sharon Klumpp, Senior Vice President, Springsted Incorporated, 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN  55101.  For more information, call (651) 223-3053.  The position is open until filled.  Review of resumes starts on September 19, 2014.  For more information on Thief River Falls visit their website.


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