Decorah Police Officer

Decorah Police Department

Job Type: Full Time

Posted September 30, 2026

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About Employer

The Decorah Police Department and Decorah Civil Service Commission are seeking service-oriented individuals to serve the City of Decorah as a Police Officer. Applicants will be required to pass a physical agility test, Civil Service written test, written POST exam, psychological screening, pre-employment drug test, medical exam, interview, and background investigation.

Current I.L.E.A Certified Officers may waive physical agility and POST Exam.

  • Specialized training and assignments
  • Uncertified Start $63,294 (Certified $69,846) top at $84,718
  • Generous benefit package
  • MFPRSI Retirement
  • Every other weekend off
  • 1 week vacation at time of hire
  • Shift differential for working the night shift
  • Opportunities to grow your career while serving the Decorah community

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Applications must be submitted no later than October 23, 2026 by 5:00pm. The physical agility, Decorah Civil Service Test, and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will be administered to all qualified applicants on November 7, 2026. Decorah Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

Direct questions to Captain Mandy Groth at mgroth@decorah.iowa.gov

Decorah Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

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