MCPD IS HIRING!
Mason City Police Department
Why MCPD?
Mason City's mission is to provide professional public service through partnerships with the community to improve the quality of life and maintain the public’s trust.
The first law enforcement officer in Mason City was sworn into office in 1870, and the official police department was created in 1909. Be a part of a rich history here at MCPD.
Officers are proud to work within a culture built on positive change and opportunity.
The Mason City Police Department is bonded together by a common purpose and held together by shared experience.
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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)
Proud to Serve. Ready to Protect. Join MCPD.
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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
Mason City is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Lateral.
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Entry Level Officer
Salary: Start At $66,700/YR
Benefits:
- 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
Mason City is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit.
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