Police Department
Employment at Fort Madison
Police Department
FMPD is hiring!
Applications are now being accepted through November 8th, 2024. Candidate assessment is scheduled for November 16th, 2024.
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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2024 Patrol Base Wage: $51,667 - $61,734
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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.