Qualifications for police officer in the state of Iowa?

hi, police officer in state of iowa, person must certified iowa law enforcement academy (ilea). iowa legislators have given ilea authority “to set standards law enforcement service” in state of iowa. if person cannot or not meet these standards, cannot certified. local jurisdictions may use stricter criteria ilea select police officer candidates. detailed explanation minimum standards iowa law enforcement officers can found in “code of iowa,” chapters 80b & 400, plus “iowa law enforcement academy’s administrative rules.” of criteria follows....all applicants must: able perform essential functions of job or without reasonable accommodations. have reached age of 18 years established date of written examination graduate of accredited high school, or possess equivalency certificate (ged). citizen of united states , resident of state of iowa or intends become resident upon being employed. not reason of conscience or belief opposed use of force when appropriate or necessary fulfill his/her duties. able speak, read, , write english language. not addicted alcohol or drugs. of moral character. (this implies conduct or character of applicant must such
his/her job performance police officer not impeded in manner.) not have been convicted of felony or crime involving moral turpitude. moral turpitude defined
“an act of baseness, vileness, or depravity in private , social duties person owes
person, or society in general, contrary accepted , customary rule of right , duty between person , person.” might include “ justice, honesty, or morals.” might include “income tax evasion, perjury, assault, theft, indecent exposure, sex crimes, conspiracy commit crime, domestic abuse, stalking illegal drug sales, or offense in weapon used in commission of crime. must have valid iowa driver’s or chauffeurs license @ time of employment.

then, become iowa state trooper must: united states citizen, have valid drivers license , high school diploma or ged equivalent. begin application process calling toll free application phone number (866)895-2457. have vision correctable 20/20 , acceptable degree of color vision enables function in highway patrol situation. pass physical fitness test includes 1 minute sit ups, sit , reach, 1 , half mile run , 1 minute push ups. complete background check, polygraph test , written , oral exams. after passing these requirements, offered place in training academy.

google "how become police officer in state of iowa" , find numerous cities in iowa applications etc., online. josa

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