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The City of Indianola is currently welcoming applications for the position of Police Office Manager.

The City of Indianola, IA (pop. 16,069) is a growing community with a historic downtown, located approximately 15 minutes south of Des Moines. It is a safe community with Midwestern values, friendly people and excellent schools. Indianola, which is home to Simpson College, the world-renowned Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Museum and U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame, is known for its excellent access to outdoor activities, a nice trail system, five major parks and two golf courses. The community welcomes thousands of visitors annually who come to Indianola to enjoy major events such as the National Balloon Classic, the Warren County Fair and other events.

This position is responsible for including, but not limited to:

  • Prepares, completes, and submits required reports to other state agencies and elsewhere as directed.
  • Checks accuracy of Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and makes necessary changes before submitting them to the state, monthly.
  • Prepares and assists in preparation of fingerprint cards from arrests and forwards to FBI and DCI.
  • Maintain the Iowa/NCIC statewide computer system and train other personnel as needed.
  • Serves as a contact with State DCI members in reference to the operations of the Iowa/NCIC system, up keeping all certification records and training necessary
  • Respond to inquiries from the public by telephone or in person and makes referrals to the appropriate personnel.

The successful candidate will have:

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • 1-year supervisory experience with emphasis on scheduling, staff evaluation and process evaluation, knowledge of Iowa Open Records law, confidentiality and police procedures
  • NCIC certification and CJIS certifications required or obtained within three months of hire. Knowledge of RMS systems preferred.
  • Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Working knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and filing techniques.
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Word.

*See attached job description for full list of duties and qualifications.

Salary range is $33.30/hour ($69,270.08 annually) to $44.99/hr. ($93,590.23 annually) with benefits. This is a full-time non-union position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, sick leave, personal leave, life insurance and AD&D, short and long-term disability, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check. Cover letter and resume required. A first review of applications will begin on March 16, 2026.

Internal employees should fill out the Internal Job Transfer Application Form and apply through the link below. External candidates can apply through the website at:



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