POLICE OFFICER - ST. CHARLES COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Company: Missouri State Job Bank
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

POLICE OFFICER - ST. CHARLES COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTSALARY: $56,659.83 per yearThis is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.JOB DESCRIPTION: Responds to calls for service, takes information, writes incident reports, and initiates course of action applicable to the situation. Patrols assigned areas to deter criminal action. Makes traffic stops and issues moving and non-moving violations. Investigates crimes or complaints and makes custodial arrests. Attends court hearings and testifies. Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS: Must be a resident of Missouri. Must be Class A certified under Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) according to RSMO 590 prior to appointment. (Those enrolled in an academy may apply if they are within 90 days of graduation.) Must pass all examination components (see details below).Must have a valid Driver's License, satisfactory driving record, and be free from (and have no pending) felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions related to domestic violence. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. (Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related preferred.)At the time of hire, candidates must pass the following: drug screening, comprehensive physical/medical examination, comprehensive criminal background investigation, polygraph test, and psychological evaluation. (The psychological evaluation may be waived for current County employees who have previously completed a psychological evaluation.) Requires courteous, effective oral and written communication skills, sometimes under adverse conditions. Requires physical ability to perform foot pursuits, subdue suspects resisting arrest, etc. Requires considerable skill in the operation of law enforcement equipment including firearms and in-car computer systems. Requires considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to law enforcement. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS AND PROCESSThe testing process consists of the following components: Written/Video ExamPhysical Agility TestOral Board InterviewApplicants must pass each component to move on to the next component. Scores from each component will be tabulated to determine the applicants final ratings, at which point candidates will be added to the Eligibility List accordingly. Please see the Police Officer Letter for important details. ELIGIBILITY LISTCandidates must meet all qualifications and pass all examination components to be added to the Eligibility List.Eligibility lasts for one year (unless the list is canceled, or examination procedures are revised).The Eligibility List may be utilized to fill similar law enforcement positions that become vacant. Candidates placed on the Eligibility List, who are later found to have employment or character histories which are incompatible with the high standards expected of St. Charles County Police Officers, may be removed from the Eligibility List following notification to the candidate.TO APPLY: An employment application must be submitted through our Self-Service Website at /hr. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or print applications.To assure consideration, all applications must be submitted, and registration for testingmust be completed, by 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 30th, 2021.Call Human Resources at 636-949-7320 to register for required testing.Please refer to the Police Officer Letter for important details regarding the process.St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is r

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