The Keokuk Police Department IA
Certified Peace Officer
ABOUT THE JOB
Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the City by performing a combination of duties: suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, and protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures; provide quality police service to all citizens, visitors, and businesses in an efficient and professional manner. Perform other duties as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property
- Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances
- Suppress crime patrol, direct traffic, issue citations, summonses
- Investigate traffic accidents, apprehend and arrest suspects, process prisoners, and protect crime scenes
- Perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid State of Iowa driver's license
- Pass physical ability exam
- Pass POST written exam
- Background check
- Physical examination
- Polygraph examination
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
-High School Diploma or GED equivalent -Valid State of Iowa driver's license -Pass physical ability exam -Pass POST written exam -Background check -Physical examination -Polygraph examination
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
PROGRAM COST
$0