

Police Department
Employment at Fort Madison
Police Department
FMPD is accepting applications for an eligibility list.
Testing date: TBD
The Fort Madison Police Department is seeking candidates to fill various positions. Are you the right person for us?
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Looking for a first-time job in law enforcement? The Fort Madison Police Department is willing to hire the right person and provide training. Non-certified applicants will attend the four-month Iowa Law Enforcement Academy while receiving full-time pay!
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Already a certified officer and looking to relocate to a new community? Pre-certified officers are eligible for lateral entry wage and benefits, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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We seek candidates who demonstrate:
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High Personal Standards
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Moral Integrity
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A Strong Work Ethic
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Community Minded
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We offer a salary and benefits package including:
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Patrol Base Wage: $48,011 - $57,364
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Additional Longevity Pay Scale After 5 Years
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Shift Differential
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10 Paid Holidays
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Health, Life, and Supplemental Insurance
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Education Incentive Pay & Reimbursement
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Vacation, Personal days, and Sick Time
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Uniform Allowance
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Other opportunities within FMPD Include:
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School Resource Officer
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Community Service Officer
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Drug Task Force Officer
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Detective Bureau
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Tactical Response Unit
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Canine Unit
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Drone Pilot
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Fort Madison Department has 21 sworn and 3 non-sworn positions. Ranks Include Patrol Officers, Sergeants, Captains, Detective, Detective Supervisor, and Chief of Police.
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Non-ILEA-certified candidates will be required to complete a written test (POST) and a physical fitness test in Fort Madison to attain eligibility. All applicants must be able to carry a firearm, pass a background check, and possess a valid driver's license.
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Applications can be downloaded by the link below or obtained in-person at the lobby M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to email our department recruiter: Sgt. Gray.




