Careers
Interested in a career in law enforcement and want to work for a progressive department that partners with the community they serve? Find out what it takes to be a Sioux City Police Officer.
Interested in a career as a Sioux City Police Officer?
Our application period will open July, 2024. Please follow our website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages for announcements and further details.
SCPD Hiring Process Steps
Interested in becoming a police officer? We follow a similar process as most agencies in the State of Iowa. Because we are governed by Civil Services rules, we only open our applications once a year. This is a competitive process and takes time to complete but this helps us get the best candidates.
We will help you prepare for the test and interviews so you can do your best. Check out some of the links below to learn more about our process.
You can also talk to one of our career mentors about what you need to do to prepare for a career in law enforcement whether its with us or another agency. We want to see you succeed and see men and woman of integrity enter this exciting career.
What is the process for joining the Sioux City Police Department?
Once the application process starts, people interested in joining the SCPD can fill out an application online. Applications that qualify will be offered a physical fitness test which is usually held in the morning. After passing the physical fitness test, applicants will then take the written POST Test. Once the written is passed, a background investigation will be conducted on candidates who passed the first two tests. They will then be scheduled for an oral interview with the Civil Service Board.
Want more information?
If you would like to speak to one of our career mentors about joining the SCPD or have a question about a career in law enforcement, email us at SiouxCityPolice@sioux-city.org.