The Cedar Rapids Police Department welcomes diversity in all forms including; race, gender, background, and thought. The City strives for a workforce that reflects the community we serve. The Cedar Rapids Police Department appreciates the values, leadership, and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and encourages opportunities to employ Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans. The City of Cedar Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are interested in joining the Police Department’s mission to actively involve everyone in a team effort to serve, protect, and prevent crime and disorder, as well as provide a safe and secure community in an effective and efficient manner, you are encouraged to apply. Police Officer positions are full-time and offer an opportunity to serve the community.
This link provides information on the entire hiring process, additional opportunities found within the agency, and a link to complete an application online today! A very progressive agency that includes a very competitive starting salary ($56,513), is CALEA accredited, a compliment of 224 sworn employees ensuring that we have many specialty assignment opportunities available for career development, and all of this in an amazing community.