INTERNAL ONLY: Police Sergeant

Civil Service Status

This is a Civil Service position

Deadline to Apply

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Job Description

Police Sergeant

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have completed five (5) years of experience as a Police Officer with the City of West Des Moines Police Department and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Special Notes: Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements on or before September 11, 2026, to compete in the civil service examination process.

To Apply: Eligible employees interested in competing in the examination process must submit an online application in Kronos/UKG along with the attached documentation (in the "Apply For Job" section):

• Resume
• Copy of college diploma or college transcripts showing possession of a bachelor's degree or highest degree attained
• Completed Written Questionnaire

Application Deadline: 11:59pm on Friday, September 11, 2026

Steps to Apply

1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

a) Resume

b) College Diploma or Transcripts

c) Written Questionnaire - You must attach the completed questionnaire to your profile prior to clicking Finish & Apply. Link provided below

Click to open: Written Questionnaire

Resume, college diploma or transcripts, and completed written questionnaire must be attached to your application by the deadline date, September 11, 2026 by 11:59 pm CDT to be considered for this position.

3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)

All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or "Spam" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.