Police Officer

Police Officer Opportunity

Join our team - protect and serve your community. We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic police force and help us maintain safety and security in the City of Cedar Rapids. If you're passionate about law enforcement and committed to making a positive difference, we want to hear from you. To learn more about our Police Officer selection process, please review the Career Information Packet.

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city.

Police Officers provide direct services in the enforcement of the law, maintenance of public order, control of traffic in City streets by the performance of surveillance, intervention, arrest, direction of emergency activities or a variety of related acts.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Job duties and responsibilities include patrolling city streets, responding to calls for police assistance or service, directing traffic where needed, providing emergency assistance to ill or injured citizens, arresting law violators, testifying in judicial proceedings, maintaining custody of prisoners, making reports, conducting initial investigations of alleged criminal conduct, maintaining order in crowds, advising public on laws in force, enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations where indicated, investigating suspicious persons or activities, recording, storing, and being responsible for evidence for future court cases and lost items, attending roll-calls, attending training sessions, and performing all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

All interested candidates must complete an electronic application for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids by January 8, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (23 : 59). In order for an application to be complete, candidates must consent to authorize the Cedar Rapids Police to conduct a background check as outlined within the application. Candidates who do not complete this section of the electronic application, or provide a signed copy of the authorization form will not be moved forward to the testing process.

The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history). People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process.