Police Updates

Keokuk Police Department Testing

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Keokuk, Iowa is conducting tests for Police Department applicants on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Keokuk application form before 3:00 pm on Friday, September 15, 2023 to the Keokuk Police Department, 1222 Johnson St. Certified officers may not be required to complete the physical or written examination.

Requirements:

  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Reside within 45 minutes of the city limits of the City of Keokuk in the state of Iowa upon employment
  • Hold a valid Iowa driver’s license at time of employment
  • Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol [modified for Chapter 400 civil service positions by §400.17 of the Code of Iowa]
  • Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude

Benefits:

  • Base salary $50,654.00
  • Step raises each of the first two years
  • Annual raises
  • Longevity Pay
  • Holiday Benefit
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Medical, vision, life, and dental insurance
  • Vacation, compensatory, personal, and sick leave
  • Excellent MFPRSI Pension
  • Gym Membership
  • Incentive for residing in city limits of Keokuk
  • Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for certified officers

Application forms and information concerning qualifications for the examinations may be obtained at the Keokuk Police Department, 1222 Johnson Street, or by clicking on this link for a City of Keokuk Application Packet.

Applications must be returned to the Keokuk Police Department, 1222 Johnson Street, Keokuk, Iowa, 52632, by 3:00 pm on Friday, September 15, 2023.

The City of Keokuk is an equal opportunity employer.

May 1, 2023 in City Hall News, Community News, Police Updates

Keokuk Police Department Testing

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Keokuk, Iowa is conducting tests for Police Department applicants on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Keokuk application form before NOON on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Requirements:

  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Reside within 45 minutes of the city limits of the City of Keokuk in the state of Iowa upon employment
  • Hold a valid Iowa driver’s license at time of employment
  • Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol [modified for Chapter 400 civil service positions by §400.17 of the Code of Iowa]
  • Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude

Benefits:

  • Base salary $49,271.04
  • Step raises each of the first three years
  • Annual raises
  • Longevity Pay
  • Holiday Benefit
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Medical, vision, life, and dental insurance
  • Vacation, compensatory, personal, and sick leave
  • Excellent MFPRSI Pension
  • Gym Membership

Application forms and information concerning qualifications for the examinations may be obtained at the Keokuk Police Department, 1222 Johnson Street, or by clicking on this link for a City of Keokuk Application Packet.

Applications must be returned to the Keokuk Police Department, 1222 Johnson Street, Keokuk, Iowa, 52632, by NOON on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

The City of Keokuk is an equal opportunity employer.

January 19, 2023 in City Hall News, Community News, Police Updates

Off Road Utility Vehicle / Golf Cart Permit

Off Road Utility Vehicle / Golf Cart Permit

On May 2nd, 2022, the Keokuk Police Department will begin inspections for UTV and golf cart permits.

Individuals wanting to permit a UTV or golf cart for operation on city streets can pick up an application at the Keokuk Police Department, located at 1222 Johnson Street or download from the link below. Once the application is complete, inspection of the UTV or golf cart will be done at the Keokuk Police Department, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 2:30pm.

Please make arrangements to trailer your UTV or golf cart to the Keokuk Police Department for inspection. Until a valid permit is attached to the UTV or golf cart, operation on city streets, alleys, or city owned property is prohibited, and any violations will be enforced.

Once the UTV or golf cart has passed inspection the permit will be issued.

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April 22, 2022 in Announcements, City Hall News, Community News, Police Updates

Keokuk Police Department Testing

The Civil Service Commission of the City of Keokuk, Iowa is conducting tests for Police Department applicants on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Keokuk application form before NOON on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Requirements:

  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Be a U.S. Citizen and reside within 10 miles of the city limits of the City of Keokuk upon employment
  • Hold a valid Iowa driver’s license at time of employment
  • Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol [modified for Chapter 400 civil service positions by §400.17 of the Code of Iowa]
  • Be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a fingerprint search conducted of local, state and national fingerprint files and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude

Benefits:

  • Base salary $48,201.90
  • Step raises each of the first three years
  • Annual raises
  • Longevity Pay
  • Holiday Benefit
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Medical, vision, life, and dental insurance
  • Vacation, compensatory, personal, and sick leave
  • Excellent MFPRSI Pension
  • Gym Membership

Application forms and information concerning qualifications for the examinations may be obtained at the Keokuk Police Department, 1222 Johnson Street, or by clicking on this link for a City of Keokuk Application Packet.

Applications must be returned to the Keokuk Police Department, 1222 Johnson Street, Keokuk, Iowa, 52632, by NOON on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

The City of Keokuk is an equal opportunity employer.

March 2, 2022 in City Hall News, Community News, Police Updates

The City of Keokuk Urban Deer Hunt

The City of Keokuk Urban Deer Hunt Season is: September 17th, 2022 through January 10th, 2023.

The following dates for hunters to qualify are:

August 11 at 6pm

August 21 at 3pm

August 27 at 9am

September 3 at 9am

Location at the old City Landfill at the end of South 20th Street in Keokuk.

The rules and regulations for the Urban Deer season can be found here Urban Deer Hunt Information

July 29, 2021 in Announcements, City Hall News, Community News, Police Updates

Build a Better World Reading Program

Sergeant Parrish, with the Keokuk Police Department, speaks with a group of children in the Keokuk Public Library Round Room on Wednesday, June 21st. The children are part of the summer reading program, “Build a Better World”. Sergeant Parrish touched on topics of safety with the children and fielded questions from the 60 in attendance on what it is like being a police officer. Photo provided by Hank Hustus.

 

June 22, 2017 in Community News, Police Updates

Rules Governing the Discharge of Fireworks

4.72.60 FIREWORKS DISCHARGING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

 

It is the intention that citizens be allowed to enjoy the use of novelty and consumer fireworks. It is in the best interest of public safety that these restrictions are included to prevent or limit injuries and/or fire(s) caused by fireworks and their use in and around individuals, large gatherings or events, structures and the environment.

 

  1. No person under the age of 18 shall discharge a DOT 1.4 class fireworks without direct supervision by a parent or legal guardian.

 

  1. A person shall only discharge a fireworks device on real property they own or on property where consent has been expressly given. Fireworks shall not be discharged on City-owned or public property without authorization of the Keokuk City Council.

 

  1. Fireworks shall not be discharged by persons showing visible signs of, or who are determined to be intoxicated or under the influence of a drug or narcotic.

 

  1. Any person discharging a fireworks device assumes all responsibility for its operation and the consequences thereof. No person shall discharge a fireworks device in a reckless manner or manner likely to cause death, injury, fire, or property damage.

 

  1. No person shall discharge a fireworks device outside the following dates and hours:

(1) June 28 thru July 4, between the hours of nine a.m. until ten p.m., except on July 4, on which    date the hours are extended from nine a.m. until eleven p.m.
(2) December 31 thru January 1, between the hours of 9 a.m. on December 31st and ending at 12:30 a.m. on January 1st.

 

  1. It shall be unlawful to alter, remove, or discharge components of a fireworks device from its intended method of discharging.

 

  1. Sky lantern open flame devices are not permitted to be released within the city limits, except if tethered by a retrievable rope so long as the person discharging has control over the sky lantern.

 

  1. Exception: Fireworks displays may be approved as part of a special event permit issued by the Keokuk City Council. Inspections, Insurance, Display/Use types and Hours of use will apply.

 

  1. No person shall discharge or allow the use of fireworks to occur within 50 feet of an occupied structure in the city limits.

 

  1. No person shall discharge or allow the use of fireworks, including novelty, consumer or display types, within the proximity of others, or in areas where large public gatherings are present.

 

  1. No person shall discharge or allow the use, explosion or other discharge of fireworks in any commercial or industrial rated building zone within the city limits, without permission of the Fire Chief.

 

  1. Proximity for definition of this section shall mean within 10 feet of another individual, building/structure, or vehicle, unless a further distance is specifically given.

 

June 21, 2017 in Announcements, City Hall News, Community News, Fire Department, Police Updates

Fallen Officer Memorial Service

Keokuk Police Cadet Courtney Dalton attended a memorial service for slain Des Moines Police Sergeant Anthony Beminio and Urbandale Police Officer Justin Turner at the Chapel at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. During the service, Dalton read aloud the obituaries of the two slain officers.  Officer Craig Bastert and Officer Tanner Walden attended the funeral of slain Urbandale Police Officer Justin Turner on Tuesday November 8th in Rockwell City, Iowa.  Both Bastert and Walden graduated with Turner from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in December of 2015.

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November 14, 2016 in Community News, Police Updates