What are the general requirements for becoming a police officer with the Marion Police Department?
The City of Marion seeks quality candidates for the position of police officer. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer, all races and genders are encouraged to apply. If hired as an officer, you will be sent to the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for a minimum of 13 weeks of professional training. After graduation, an officer spends at least 10 weeks working with Field Training Officers on various shifts being evaluated on all aspects of police work. There is a 1 year probationary period that begins on the date of hire. Marion Police Department officers must reside no further than a radius of 10 miles from the station within 6 months of his or her completion of the probationary period. Upon hire, officers much purchase a firearm that is pre-approved by the department. Candidates must: • be a citizen of the U.S. and a resident of Iowa or intend to become a resident upon employment; • be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment; • have a valid driver’s license issued by the State of
