What Ames PD pays
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$101,000
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Ames PD
Police Officer (Hiring Incentive for Iowa Certified and Non-Certified)
Ames, IACloses in 8 days$68,968starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationSome college
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsany out-of-state certified Officer who can gain certification through examination with the ILEA
- Schedule24/7/365 environment and subject to shift assignment and occasional mandatory overtime
How Ames PD compares nearby
All 10 Ames Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Ames | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames PD | Closes in 8 days | $68,965 | — | None | |
| Story City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Story County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Nevada PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Huxley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Boone County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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