West Des Moines Police Department

Our application process closes tonight, July 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM! Don’t miss this opportunity to become a part of our department and make a difference in our community.

Apply here: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/police/join-us/police-officer

https://youtu.be/axCa3xliiHk?si=u-hpetH2efqfJtr6

Recruitment

We loved being a part of this event!!

Thank you Scheels for having us!

We are out at both West Des Moines locations between 4-8 pm tonight! Come see us and support Special Olympics Iowa!

Join us on Thursday, July 11th from 4-8pm at BOTH West Des Moines locations!

We are collecting donations for Special Olympics Iowa and a $1 from every concrete mixers goes back to them as well!

See you then!

Don't forget to join us this Thursday for dinner at a participating Culver's location! We'll be collecting donations alongside local law enforcement and $1 from every concrete mixer sold will be donated to SOIA.

REMINDER!

Our hiring process is open through July 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM!

Please see below for some of our employee benefits and department offerings. A 5 day on/4 day off work schedule with a 10 hour workday on patrol. We also offer many career specialty position and extra assigned duty opportunities like:

Traffic Enforcement Officer
Detective
Entertainment Unit Response Officer
School Resource Officer
Bicycle Patrol Officer
Crisis Intervention Team Officer
K-9 Handler
Narcotics Task Force Investigator
Diversity Liaison Officer
Community Education and Outreach
Suburban Emergency Response Team
Training and Emergency Management
Crime Free Multi Housing Officer
Honor Guard
Evidence Technician

Apply here! https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/police/join-us/police-officer?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0bbbQrg35J7EKHNkof5Rh6DgA5AZHKGX0k9tUi763S-pRSeO278-JePkg_aem_9EqGWQ63BOARzaQ0cwGG4w

Officers from the West Des Moines Police Department in collaboration with the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB), will be conducting high visibility traffic enforcement the week of the 4th of July holiday, Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 - Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Please see below for more information.

Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force

At the West Des Moines Police Department, we have learned that we can't do our job without involving our community. We have put a great emphasis on community policing and how we can better serve the city of West Des Moines.

Outside of the hours we work, we also try to volunteer within our community with different organizations to stay engaged. Some of the organizations we volunteer our time are:
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Iowa
American Lung Association in Iowa
Meals from the Heartland
West Des Moines Human Services
Can Play
Easterseals Iowa & Camp Sunnyside
Can Do Cancer
I Support the Girls - Iowa

If this is important to you and you want to make a difference in our community, we are hiring!

Applications are open for the position of police officer until July 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Apply here: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/police/join-us/police-officer?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0KwVl6L-TBJE4PC3J0JNkhJfCSbcCP6fMHtp4SKWlDtUAsp4FotUsICwU_aem_dYrABHThUsNT6c0VDD2TGg

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WDM Community Policing

West Des Moines Police cite driver in daycare van collision.

Please see below for more information.

We might be halfway through June but there is still plenty of time to drop off your "Donations for Dignity."

Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 8AM-4:30PM in the front lobby of the West Des Moines Police Department (250 Mills Civic Pkwy).

WE ARE HIRING!

Applications are now open for the position of police officer until July 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Apply here: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/police/join-us/police-officer

Starting pay - $68,806
Transfer pay up to $80,933

Whether you are a certified officer who is looking for a department to call home or a person who is driven to serve, see what we have to offer and then accept the challenge. Come join us!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCa3xliiHk

Recruitment

Attention West Des Moines!!

Please be advised Ironman Des Moines is this Sunday, June 9th and may affect your travel in and out of the city during the bike course!

Please see the Iron Man bike route below that will close parts of Veterans Parkway and Highway 28.

https://www.ironman.com/im703-des-moines

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow for our Cops-N-Bobbers fishing derby! We will be at the pond on the City Hall campus, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway.

Join us June 8th for the 24th Annual Cops-N-Bobbers Fishing Derby at the pond on the City Hall campus located at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway. This family friendly event runs from 9 to 11 AM with prizes awarded at 11:30. No fishing license is required and there will be plenty of fun, prizes, and stuff for the kids. People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We look forward to seeing you!

The West Des Moines Police Department believes in Quality Service to our community. We value our partnerships within the community and the ability to give back in many ways. For the month of June, we are partnering with “I Support the Girls” for our Donations for Dignity drive. We are collecting new bras, gently used bras, new underwear, and new packages of tampons/pads. These essential items will be distributed to those in need. A collection bin will be in the front lobby of the WDM Police Department for donation drop off anytime Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM. Large quantity donation questions can be directed to Officer Dexter 515-222-3333.

Our offices will be closed on Monday May 27, 2024, in recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday. As you enjoy the unofficial start of summer, please take some time to reflect on the members of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and allow us to be with family on this day.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in civic engagement and community development? Then the WDM Youth Civic Accelerator Program is the perfect opportunity for you! Take one week out of your summer and come check it out, applications close May 31st. https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/wdm-youth-civic-accelerator-program

Join us June 8th for the 24th Annual Cops-N-Bobbers Fishing Derby at the pond on the City Hall campus located at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway. This family friendly event runs from 9 to 11 AM with prizes awarded at 11:30. No fishing license is required and there will be plenty of fun, prizes, and stuff for the kids. People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We look forward to seeing you!

Unfortunately, the West Des Moines Police Week Picnic on May 16th, 2024 at the West Des Moines Police Department is cancelled due to significant amounts of precipitation causing delays in construction and parking issues.

We apologize for any inconvenience in scheduling that this may cause.

We will look to the future to celebrate this event with the community!

Over the last three days, the West Des Moines Police Department, in conjunction with the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency , Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hosted a C3 Pathways / NCIER Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) Advanced course at the Iowa Events Center.

This was a three day comprehensive incident management course consisting of professional development classroom blocks and eleven full-scale exercises. Participants are trained to integrate and manage a multi-discipline response to a full range of active shooter and hostile event threats, including complex coordinated attacks. Scenarios included active shooter events, suspect at large, reunification, improvised explosive devices, and hostage barricade incidents. This course was DHS funded and was provided at no cost to local communities.

Seventy (70) commanders, supervisors, and responders from the following agencies attended:
Altoona Police Department
Altoona Fire Department
Ames Police Department
Ankeny Police Department
City of Ankeny Fire Department
Clive Police Department
Clive (Iowa) Fire Department
Dallas County Emergency Management Agency
Des Moines Police
Des Moines Fire Department
Des Moines Public Safety Dispatch
Norwalk Police Department, Iowa
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
Polk County Public Safety Dispatch Center
Polk County Emergency Management Agency, Iowa
Urbandale Police Department
Urbandale Fire Department
Waukee Police Department
West Des Moines Police Department
West Des Moines Fire Department
West Des Moines Emergency Medical Services
Westcom Emergency Communications

Thank you to all agencies that participated in this training! We are so thankful to work and train with everyone involved.

Don't forget! Tomorrow, April 27 from 10am-2pm, we will be collecting expired, unused, unneeded medications for safe disposal! Stop by the West Des Moines Police Department at 250 Mills Civic Pkwy.

See you there!

Stop by the West Des Moines Police Department this Saturday, April 27, and turn in expired or unused prescription drugs.

YOU'RE INVITED!

We are officially one month away from our annual Police Week picnic! Please join us on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the West Des Moines Police Department from 5-8 PM as we honor National Police Week.

Bring the whole family and enjoy free food, a West Des Moines Honor Guard presentation, police K9's, West Des Moines Fire Department truck, West Des Moines Emergency Medical Services ambulance, SWAT vehicles, multi-agency police vehicles, free kids bike helmets, games, inflatables and much more!

National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunications week to our friends at Westcom Emergency Communications!

The second week of April is used to honor and recognize the individuals who have chosen to serve in this profession. They are the calm and reassuring voice on someone’s worst day. They have chosen to answer the “call” and we thank them for their service!

The West Des Moines Police Department is excited to join the Iowa Department of Public Safety at the Hall of Law for the "2024 Build My Future" event!

The event takes place on April 17th from 7:00am to 3:00pm at the Iowa State Fair Grounds. By participating in this event, we will work alongside other law enforcement officers, fire departments, and EMT's in welcoming and engaging with over 5,000 high school students from across Iowa. They will have the unique opportunity to participate in hands-on activities that offer a glimpse into the world of first responders and public safety!

The Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 27th from 10 AM – 2 PM. The West Des Moines Police Department will be partnering with the DEA to collect your unused, unwanted, and expired prescription drugs.

This event is aimed at making our community safer and healthier. The drug overdose epidemic is a clear and present threat to members of our community and communities nationwide. Properly disposing of your unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medications, can help reduce the number of accidental or intention drug overdoses and/or drug abuse.

Help us, help the community and safely dispose of those medications. Simply come to the front parking lot of the West Des Moines Police Department and hand us your medications. We’ll even meet you at your car window, so you don’t have to get out!

We love being a part of this event at Texas Roadhouse to collect donations for Special Olympics Iowa ❤️

Another great event in the books!

Officers from the West Des Moines Police Department in collaboration with the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB), will be conducting high visibility traffic enforcement on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17th, 2024.

Please see below for more information.

Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force
Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau

The WDM City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy during a special Council meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The total City tax rate proposed for FY 24/25 will decrease from the current year ($10. 90) to ($10.86). This action sets a maximum tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. At the Council meeting on April 15, 2024, the Council will conduct a public hearing on the entire proposed City budget and vote on its adoption. View the notice of public hearing at https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7389/117.