August 15, 2014

The Adel Police Department is accepting applications for the position of a full time police officer. Applications are available at www.adeliowa.org. Please provide a resume and cover letter with your application. Physical fitness testing will occur September 27, 2014. Applicants will be notified of time and place for physical fitness testing upon receipt of completed application paperwork. All applicants are required to pass the physical fitness standards set forth by the ILEA. POST testing and MMPI testing will occur at a later date. All applicants that have taken either of these tests w'ithin 1 year should note the date of testing in their application packet. Applications are due by September 5, 2014 at 4:30 PM. All applications must be returned to the Adel Police Department, 102 South lO'h Street, P.O. Box 127, Adel, Iowa 50003. Applications received after this date will not be considered for employment. A copy of the City of Adel benefits list is included in the application packet. Starting pay for the full time police officer position is as follows:

Non certified ..................................................................................... $36,000 Certified ............................................................................................. $38,000 Certified after one year of service with City of Adel. ................. $40,000

The Adel Police Department would like to thank you for your interest in this open position. The Adel Police Department has a staff of nine officers and a police chief secretary. Please direct any questions you may have to me at the following contact number.

Gordy Shepherd Detective I Lieutenant Adel Police Department 515-993-6723

CITYOFADEL ADEL POLICE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION I, do hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the City of Adel, Adel Police Department, whether the said records are of a public, private or confidential nature, includiog criminal histories. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure ofrecords of educational institutions; financial or credit institutions, includiog records ofloans, the records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and/or ratings) and other financial statements of records whenever filed; medical and psychiatric treatment and/or consultation, includiog hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and the U.S. Veteran's Administration; empl t-3

Are you prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of Visa or Immigration Status? Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment . ......... . D Yes

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Start with your present or last job. Include any job-related military service assignments and volunteer activities. You may exclude organizations which indicate race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities or other protected status.

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1 MINUTE PUSH UP TEST

How does one prepare for the test?

This test requires pushing one's own weight off the floor. This measures the amount of force the upper body can generate and is an important area of performing police tasks requiring upper body strength. The score is calculated by the number of push ups performed in one minute. The body is supported by the hands and feet touching the ground, with legs straight and off the ground. The chest must come down and touch a fist placed under the individual's chest, then the arms must go to full extension to complete a push up.

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Preparing for the sit and reach test.

Performing sitting types of stretching exercises daily will increase this area. There are two recommended exercises. Sit and reach. Do 5 repetitions of the exercise. Sit on the ground with legs straight. Slowly extend forward at the waist and extend the fingertips toward the toes (keeping legs straight). Hold for 10 seconds. ~~

1.5 MILE RUN

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This is a timed run to measure the heart and vascular system's capabifity to transport oxygen. .It is an important area of performing police tasks involving stamina and endurance and to minimize the risk of cardiovascular problems. The score is in minutes and seconds. I

Towe! stretch. Sit on the ground with legs straight. Wrap a towel around the feet holding each end v.ith each hand. Lean forward and pull gently on the towel extending the torso toward the toes.

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• The actual performance requirement for each test is based upon norms from a national population sample. • The applicant must pass every test. • The required performance to pass each test is based upon sex and age (decade). The absolute performance is dirterent for the eight categories, the relative level of effort is identical for each age and sex group. All recruits are required to meet the same percentile rank in terms of their respective age/sex group. The performance requirement is that level of physical performance that approximates the 4oth percentile for each age and sex group.

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Test FEMALES 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ AGE Sit& 19.3 18.3 17.3 16.B 15.5 Reach 1 minute 32 25 20 14 6 sltuo 1 minute 15 •5 11 9 *12 l'lUSh UO 1.5mile 15:26 15:57 16:58 17:54 18:44 run 'Females in excess of 49 years of age may do push ups on their knees. Normative data for these age groups have not been established.

Preparing for the push up test.

If one has access to weights, determine the maximum weight one can bench press one time. Take 60% of that poundage. This will be the training weight. One should be able to do 8-10 repetitions of that weight. Do 3 sets of 8-~0 repetitions adding 2.5 pounds every week. If one does not have weight equipment, then the push up exercise can be utilized. Determine how many push ups once can do !n one minute. At least 3 times a week do 3 sets of the amount one can do in one minute. 4.

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Facts about Iowa Law Enforcement Physical Standards for Pre-employment Testing

The progressive routine is to do as many bent leg sit ups (hands behind the head) as possible In 1 minute. At least 3 times a week do 3 sets (3 groups of the number of repetitions one did in 1 minute.)

What are the standards?

Test MALES AGE Sit& Reach 1 minute sitUD 1 minute oush uo 1.5mile run

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Preparing for the 1.5 mile run.

Following is a graduated schedule that would enable one to perform a maximum effort ror the 1.5 mile run. If one can advance the schedule on a weekly basis, then proceed to the next level. If one can do the distance in less time, then that should be encouraged. Week

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Arlen Ciechanowski, Director Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Camp Dodge P.O. Box 130 Johnston, Iowa 5013 1-0 130

Phone: (515) 242-5357

Fax: (515) 242-5471 www.state.la.us/l!ea

IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY COUNCIL MEMBERS

~ Flexibility pertains to the range of motion of the joints and muscles. Lack of lower back fleJdbility is a major risk

PREFACE The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council, in recognizing the importance of physical fitness status for job performance, established this physical test regimen as a pre-employment standard effective February 15, 1993.

Francis C. Donchez Davenport Police Department

No person can be selected' or appointed as a law enforcement officer without first successfully passing all

area of lower back disorders. Why is fitness important as a job related element for law

enforcement officers? • It hes been weU documented that law enforcement personnel (as an occupational class) have serious health risk problems in terms of cardiovascular disease, lovver back disorders and obesity. Law enforcement agencies have the responsibility of minimizing known risk. Physical fitness is a health domain which can minimize the "known" health risk for law enforcement officers.

of the elements of this test. (See 501 lAC 2.1, adopted

Officer Angela M. Bonar West Burlington Police Department Sergeant Genie Clemens Iowa State Patrol Patrick C. Jackson, Des Moines County Attorney Burlington, Iowa Patty Link Des Moines, Iowa Sergeant Ricardo Martinez II Nevada Police Department Randy W. Krukow Clay County Sheriff

pursuant to Section 808.11 (5), Code of Iowa.) Upon entry into the Academy every candidate will be given the same test as an assessment for training purposes and to ensure that each recruit can undergo the physical demands of the Academy without undue risli; of injury, and with a level of fatigue tolerance to meet all Academy requirements. If at the time of entrance into the Academy an officer does not meet minimum standards, he or she will not be admitted. This pamphlet will provide information on the rationale, purpose, testing procedures, standards of performance and fitness activities to prepare for the fitness testing. It is intended to answer the basic questions pertaining to all aspects of the fitness testing process. Provisions as to push ups for females were modified. in February, 1996, and are as set forth in this brochure, effective for persons hired on or after July 1, 1996. Any questions you may have about these standards should be directed to the Academy at 515-242-5357 or at the address shown on the cover.

What ls physical fitness?

Barry E. Ferguson, Senior Supervisory Resident Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation David M. Giles, Resident Agent-In-Charge United States Drug Enforcement Administration

Physical fitness is a status pertaining to the individual officer having the physiological readiness to perform maximum physical effort when required.

~ Physical fitness has been demonstrated to be a bonafide occupational qualification (BFOQ). Job analysis that account for physical fitness have demonstrated that the fitness areas are underlying factor.s determining the physiological readiness to perform a variety of critical physical tasks. These three fitness areas hsve also been shown to be predictive of job perforrmmce ratings, sick time and a number of commendations of police officers. Data also shows that fitness level is predictive of trainability and academy performance.

• Physical fitness can be an important area of minimizing liability. The unfit officer is less able to respond fully to strenuous physical activity, Consequently, the risk of not performing physical duties is increased. How wm physical fitness be measured?

The Physical Rtness Test Battery consists of four basic tests. Each test is a scientifically valid test. The tests will be given in sequence INith a rest period between each test. 1.

This is a measure of the flexibility of the lower back and upper leg area. It is an important area Of perfonning police tasks involving range of motion and is important in minimizing lower back problems. The test involves stretching out to touch the toes or beyond v.ith extended arms from a sitting position. The score is in inches reached on a yard stick fastened to an apparatus with 15 inches being at the toes and the one inch mark closest to the body. Knees must be locked and the hands together as the person stretches down the measuring apparatus.

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Physical fitness consists of three areas: Aerobic capacity of cardiovascular endurance pertaining to the heart and vascular system's capacity to transport oxygen. It is also a key area of heart disease in that low aerobic capacity is a risk factor. ~ Strength pertains to the ability of muscles to generate force. Upper body strength and abdominal strength are important areas in that low strength levels have a bearing on uppertorso and lower bacl< disorders.

SIT AND REACH TEST

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1 MRNUTE SIT UP TEST

This is a measure of the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. It is an important area of performing police tasks that may involve the use of force and is an important area for maintaining good posture and minimizing lower back prob!ems. The score is in number of bent leg sit ups performed in 1 minute. Hands behind the head, in the up position, elbows should touch the knees or upper portion of the thigh, in the down position, the baclc must come down so that shoulder blades touch the floor. Legs may be held for assistance. ci

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CITY OF ADEJL BENEFJ['f§-2014 Medical

BC/BS Deductible:

Cost:

Single $2,500.00 Empl/Spouse, Empl/Child, Family $5,000.00 Copays/deductible are eligible to be reimbursed to employee by City subject to HRAplan City pays 90% of premium for single employee and 80% for ES, EC & Family Total Premium EE Share/mo Single $ 388.91 $ 38.89 Employee/spouse $ 796.48 $ 159.30 $ 736.20 $ 147.24 Employee/children $1,193.56 $ 238.71 Family

Dental

Delta Dental Family and all others $75.00 Deductible: $25.00 Single Diagnostic and Preventative Care paid at 100% (for other services, check wlcity clerk) Cost: City pays 90% of premium for single employee and 80% for ES, EC & Family. Because of changes due to the Affordable Care Act, premiums are charged for each individual depending on their age. Total Premium per personCl 00%) Age 21 or older $ 31.04 $ 37.24 (maximum charge of up to 3 per family) Under age 21 Employees would be responsible for 10% (individual only) or 20% of the total amount after adding together all family members' premiums.

BRA

The City offers an HRA of up to $2,500 for employees with a single health plan (or proof that they are insured on a spouse's qualifying plan) and up to $5,000 for a group plan

Lifeillisability Assurant Employee Benefits Life: Employee $25,000, spouse $5,000, children $2,000 each Disability: Long term Cost: City pays 100% of premium Pre-tax opportunities Deferred Compensation investments Flexible Spending Plan

AFLAC insurance

IPERS

Mandatory state de:fmed-benefit retirement plan with a predetermined City and employee contribution

Sick Pay

Accrues 8 hours per month with total of 960 hours

Comp Time

Time & one-half- paid out Oct 31 each year

Holidays

10 plus 2 floating holidays for a total of 12

Vacation

2 weeks after one (1) year 3 weeks after five (5) years 4 weeks after fifteen (15) years 5 weeks after twenty-five (25) years

Longevity

five (5) cents per hour (2080x.05) x years of service paid annually on Dec. 1

Uniforms

Provided for public works employees Police have $750 clothing allowance paid out semi-annually

Other

Car washing privileges at City Garage