Crime Prevention Specialist

The City of Muscatine is a professional, accredited, and dedicated force committed to providing community protection and serving the public.

The starting salary for this position is $58,260 per year, plus a generous benefits package including pension, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay for 10 holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, paid uniforms, and paid training.

This position involves responsibility for community protection, crime prevention, law enforcement, and arrest, as well as assigned patrol, traffic control, and supervision. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating crimes, processing records and reports, and engaging in community outreach and other special police-related assignments.

• Graduation from High School or equivalent; some college preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Sufficient physical ability to perform tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, running, lifting heavy objects, and climbing stairs while carrying emergency equipment
• Pass a physical and drug-screen test
• Complete the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy program
• Possess a valid Iowa driver's license
• Reside within 30 air miles of the Muscatine city limit
• Be a U.S. citizen

The City of Muscatine offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, paid uniforms, and paid training.

The hiring process for civil service positions involves screening applications for minimum qualifications and inviting qualified applicants to participate in testing. For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established according to the specific needs of the position.