QUALIFICATIONS - POLICE OFFICER

In order to take the entrance exam for Police Officer, you have to meet the following requirements:

1. Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

2.    Be of good moral character.

3.    Not be an alcohol or drug addict.

4.    Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application submission.

5.    Proof that applicant has obtained a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

6. Be in good physical condition and be able to participate in a physical agility test.

7. If a Veteran is interested in receiving veterans' preference, they must furnish a copy of their DD 214 or other official Department of Defense document that verifies the dates of their induction and separation and their honorable discharge no later than the closing date of applications.  The veterans’ preference points will be given only upon passing the exam and cannot be a determining factor in passing the exam.

8. Be required to have fingerprints taken.

9. Must be a United States citizen.

10. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence as defined by the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968 as amended in October 1996.

11. Must not have been convicted of a felony.

NOTE: You will be notified through your governmentjobs.com account as to any determination of disqualification to participate in any part of the examination during the application period. You must periodically check your account and respond promptly to any such communication.

The entire Police Officer testing process includes a Written Examination, Physical Agility Test, Oral Examination, Eye Exam, Back X‑ray, Physical Exam, Drug and Alcohol Screening, Psychological Evaluation and a Background Investigation. A polygraph may also be required at the discretion of the department. Please refer to Police Officer Applicant Elimination Factors in reference to background investigation. All phases of the examination deal with practical job‑related subject matter.  A candidate must receive a passing score on each test and/or phase of the examination process in order to be certified. Rescheduling of tests for individuals may not be allowed.

Officers with the Sioux City Police Department are allowed to live in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota within thirty (30) miles of the city limits of Sioux City.

Updated 10/28/2024