Certified out-of-state applicants for the full-time position of Police Officer should be:
- Have the ability to obtain certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy through examination (IAC 501-3.8(80B).
- Be a U. S. Citizen and a resident of Iowa or intend to become a resident upon being employed.
- Must have served as a regular law enforcement officer during the 12-month period preceding the applicant’s hiring date.
- Successfully complete of a minimum 160-hour certifying basic law enforcement training school, which certification has not been withdrawn by the certifying state.
- Successfully scored an 80% or higher in an approved Iowa Law Enforcement Academy firearms course.
- Successfully complete or possess a current Iowa Law Enforcement Emergency Care Provider (ILEECP) card or another appropriate certification recognized by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
- Be a U. S. Citizen and establish residency within five (5) miles of the corporate limits of Marquette or McGregor upon being employed. The residency requirement boundry includes Wisconsin upon being employed.
- Be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Possess an associate degree or a minimum of 60 college credits.
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully passed the physical fitness tests.
- Possess a high level of personal integrity and be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state, and national fingerprint files.
- Have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
- Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol.
- Be examined by a physician and meet the physical requirements necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer.
- Have uncorrected vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to 20/20, and color vision consistent with the occupational demands of law enforcement.
- Have normal hearing in each ear (hearing aids are acceptable if a candidate can demonstrate sufficient hearing proficiency to perform all necessary duties of a law enforcement officer).
- Undergo psychological testing.
- Successfully pass the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) testing.
- Not be opposed to use of force to fulfil duties.
- Be able to perform and complete all duties expected of a police officer.
