City of Davenport

  • Davenport, IA


  • $60,079-84,813 per year

  • Permanent

  • Full-time
Definition

The City of Davenport Police Department is seeking highly motivated and ethical individuals, that, under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in law enforcement, maintenance of order, protection of life and property, and crime prevention; and performs related work as required.

Important testing and selection process information is included in the 2021 Police Information Packet which can be accessed by clicking the following link or downloading from the City of Davenport website.

When the application period closes, an email will be sent with further instructions, including instructions to go online to schedule a physical ability test time.

Certified Police Officer – Hiring Incentive available: An incentive payment totaling $10,000 will be given to newly hired Police Officers, whose appointment dates fall after July 14, 2021, that possess law enforcement certifications recognized by the state of Iowa and that do not require attendance at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

Examples Of Duties

Protects life and property and maintains order; patrols assigned areas for the prevention of crime and enforces laws and ordinances of the City of Davenport, State of Iowa, and the United States of America; utilizes problem solving skills, creativity and innovative approaches to identify and resolve community problems/concerns; drives vehicle or walks to cover assigned beat and make police presence evident; observes activities and environment, and keeps alert to suspicious occurrences; maintains radio contact with the communications center and reports conditions in assigned beat; advises and assists public as necessary. Responds to emergency calls and acts to resolve emergency situations: notes location of difficulty and type of call; proceeds to scene with dispatch, observing traffic conditions and sounding siren; takes control of emergency site, directing traffic, securing scene and assisting medical personnel when injuries are involved; establishes communications between emergency scene and the communications center. Monitors traffic conditions and enforces traffic laws: observes driving behavior and measures vehicle speed to detect violations of traffic laws; stops vehicles for traffic violations and issues citations; ensures that parking regulations are enforced, especially during snow removal, at fire hydrants and in prohibited areas; directs traffic for special events, accidents and detours. Writes detailed incident reports utilizing computer to make a record of events, conditions, time and persons involved: makes careful notes of all details important for future reference or prosecution; takes names and addresses of involved persons; observes time, sequence of events, measurements and weather conditions in vehicular accidents; completes forms legibly and thoroughly. Stops fights and attempts to mediate arguments and disputes which threaten violence: physically restrains persons involved in violent attacks; secures vicinity of persons threatening violence to self or others; talks to parties involved in home disputes in an attempt to reconcile differences. Apprehends and arrests suspects in crimes: takes custody of persons involved in crimes or wanted in connection with criminal activities; physically subdues resistant persons with force necessary to control them. Investigates crime scenes, interrogates suspects, interviews witnesses, secures evidence, and testifies in court.

Qualifications

  • 21 years of age at the time of list certification (July 21, 2021)
  • High school diploma or GED AND at least 30 college credits from an accredited college or university

Education substitutes

  • 1 year of active military duty OR
  • 1 year being a sworn peace officer
  • United States Citizen at the time of the written examination

Additional requirements:

  • Pass an extensive background check including polygraph test
  • Uncorrected vision of not less than 20-100 in each eye, corrected to 20-20 in each eye, normal color vision
  • Normal hearing
  • Ability to speak clearly and communicate well
  • Ability to develop a facility in operating firearms
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles safely
  • Appointees will be required to adhere to Professional Standards set forth by the Davenport Police Department addressing the display of tattoos. Officers and employees may not appear on duty or in uniform with any visible facial, head, or neck tattoos. No tattoos will be permitted below the wrist with the exception of a single ring tattoo (one per hand). Exceptions may be granted by the Chief of Police.
  • Prior to receiving an offer of employment, selected applicants will be required to retake and pass the physical ability test. Failure to complete this will result in disqualification from the process or removal from the certified list.
  • Skill in dealing with others in a courteous and fair manner, as well as the ability to enforce laws and ordinances with firmness and tact.
  • Bilingual applicants desired.
  • Sworn employees are required to reside in all of Scott County or in all of Muscatine County lying east of the Fifth Principal Meridian. (The Fifth Principal Meridian is the Scott County/Cedar County line and, when extended south, is six (6) miles west of the Scott County/Muscatine County line.)

HOW TO APPLY: Click the Apply link in the upper right margin. Only online applications will be accepted. You can also visit: for more information.

Once a completed application is on file, a study guide may be obtained at City Hall, Human Resources Office, 226 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801. Out of town applicants may obtain a study guide by calling 563.326.7711.

See for selection process and important testing information.

Knowledge and Skills

Good Knowledge of: The purpose of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Law enforcement procedures, practices and equipment. Applicable city, state and federal law. Considerable Skill in: Obtaining valid information by interview and interrogation. Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Using physical strength to restrain, lift, carry and pursue. Report Writing. Working Skill in: Using firearms and operating motor vehicles properly and within established guidelines. Using good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Observing facts and situations analytically and objectively and recording them clearly and completely. Expressing oneself clearly orally and in writing. Handling situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially. Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions. Gathering, assembling, analyzing and evaluating evidence; and drawing sound conclusions.

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