Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older at time of hire
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid State driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol (Chapter 400.17 of the Iowa Code)
- No felony convictions
- No disqualifying misdemeanors within the last seven years
- Meet the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) physical and vision requirements
- Non-certified officers - Pass the written POST test and ILEA required physical fitness test
- Certified officers - Only need to participate in the physical agility test for baseline purposes, and do not need to take the written POST test
- Pass a post-offer physical/drug test, polygraph and psychological evaluation
- Live within 30 miles of Mason City within six month of hire (see map)
Entry Level Officer
Salary: Start At $66,700/YR
- Up to $5,000 relocation package for officers living outside the 30 mile limit
- $2,000 annual stipend for officers living inside Mason City
- College credit pay up to $720/yr
- Competitive vacation and sick leave
- Health, dental, life and long term disability insurance for employees and dependents
- MFPRSI pension benefits and 457b deferred compensation plan
- Uniform allowance
- Continuous high quality training
- Compensatory time off accrual
- Advancement opportunities
Lateral Officer
Salary: Up To $88,000/YR + $5,000 Signing Bonus
Benefits:
- Up to $9,000 relocation package for officers living outside the 30 mile limit
- $2,000 annual stipend for officers living inside Mason City
- Pay-off employment agreement from current employer
- College credit pay up to $720/yr
- Competitive vacation and sick leave
- Health, dental, life and long term disability insurance for employees and dependents
- MFPRSI pension benefits and 457b deferred compensation plan
- Uniform allowance
- Continuous high quality training
- Compensatory time off accrual
- Advancement opportunities
