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Job Type: Full-time

Join Our Team – Serve and Protect the Fairfield Community

The Fairfield Police Department is currently seeking dedicated, community-focused individuals to join our team as full-time police officers. Located in the heart of southeast Iowa, Fairfield is a vibrant and growing community that values public safety, integrity, and service. If you're ready to start or grow your law enforcement career, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

As a Police Officer with the Fairfield Police Department, you will perform a wide variety of law enforcement duties including patrol, crime prevention, investigation, traffic enforcement, and community policing. You’ll work 12-hour shifts on a Panama schedule, typically rotating between days and nights every 3 months, with every other weekend off.

Residency Requirement: Officers must reside within 30 minutes of Fairfield. This policy offers flexibility while ensuring timely response capability.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Must be 18 years of age or older
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to pass background check, physical fitness test, and psychological evaluation
What We Offer

Competitive pay: $29.90 – $35.61/hour
Flexible living requirement: Live within 30 minutes of Fairfield
Updated equipment and technology to support modern policing
Work-life balance: Every other weekend off
Health benefits: Available after 30–60 days of employment
11 paid holidays
Sick leave and vacation time
Retirement benefits through the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI)
Bi-annual equipment allowance
Uniforms and gear provided
Free membership to park & rec facilities and city pool for you and your family
$6,000 Sign on bonus for I.L.E.A certified applicants
The Fairfield Police Department is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

For those officers not ILEA certified, FPD will contact you to schedule physical testing and P.O.S.T. testing.

Deadline: Applications can be completed online at cityoffairfieldiowa.com. All applications must be completed online or returned to the Fairfield Police Department, 1200 W. Grimes Avenue Fairfield, Iowa. Applications will remain open until positions are filled. Resumes are recommended.

Miscellaneous Information
Open until filled.