competitive hiring incentives and benefits
Salary $30.17-$47.17 per hour
Dependent on experience + Bilingual incentive pay!
$10,000 lateral hiring bonus
$5000 on first paycheck after 30 days of completion
Paid leave
2-5 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays per year
EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE CAREER PATHS
$10,000 signing bonus for laterals
Join a strong team of talented professionals dedicated to their work in a law enforcement department that’s just the right size to get ahead and build your career. Advancement is just waiting to be earned.
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The Council Bluffs Police Department is offering a $10,000 hiring bonus to any certified peace officer who successfully completed the hiring process, accepts a position with the City, and whose certification is from the State of Iowa or a state that the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy recognizes and has a reciprocal agreement with. To be eligible, the candidate will be required to present current certification from the law enforcement institution/academy they attended.Â
Why Council Bluffs?
The Council Bluffs Police Department (CBPD) serves and protects the community of Council Bluff’s 62,000+ residents and businesses. Our 120 sworn officers work to educate and enforce all city, state, and federal traffic and criminal offenses. We are divided into three divisions, with support from many civilian employees, to effectively investigate crimes. Offering many specialized career paths, such as Traffic Investigations, Criminal Investigation, Police Area Representative, School Resource Officer, Motors, K9, VICE Narcotics, Honor Guard, Crisis Negotiators, Drone Pilot, and Peer Support, Rapid Deployment Team.
Additional benefits
The Council Bluffs police department has numerous benefits that include:
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- Outstanding Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Retirement Plans: 82% at 30 years state pension plan with deferred comp plan
- 2-5 weeks of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Overtime opportunities
- Public Service Student loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement
- Tattoos and Facial hair within policy
- 32 hours of continual training each year plus the opportunity to attend outside training courses.
- CBPD puts an emphasis on training and allocates a dedicated budget to outside trainings
WE'RE HIRING!
Join the Council Bluffs Police Department (CBPD) and dedicate yourself to advancing the wellbeing of our community and protecting the rights of all people.
Embark on a meaningful career with multiple opportunities for professional development and advancement. The CBPD family has openings and we promise to challenge you, rely on you, and take care of you.
