POLICE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for protecting life and property and enforcing laws.

MAJOR DUTIES:  

• Performs traffic direction and control at special events; enforces traffic law violations; investigates traffic accidents and produces data to identify high crash and high violation areas.
• Maintains the Alco Sensor IV breath alcohol instrument as assigned; provides written records of the instrument’s maintenance to the Department of Health.
• Prepares required reports for accidents, arrests, and other incidents.
• Conducts public and department education by making public appearances as requested.
• Answers calls for service; makes arrests; transports prisoners; serves warrants; patrols business and residential areas.
• Performs documentation; prepares paperwork; conducts follow-up investigations; packages and logs evidence; books and bonds prisoners.
• Maintains equipment, vehicle, and uniform.
• Performs community policing activities.
• Inspects residents for wanted parties.
• Provides ATM escort for banks.
• Distributes inmate meals and provides inmate transport.
• Serves as School Resource Officer as assigned.
• Testifies in court.
• Serves as DARE Officer and/or coordinates DARE program as assigned.
• Participates in or coordinates department training activities.
• Assists in maintaining accreditation files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of standard investigation techniques.
• Skill in the operation of vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Skill in self-defense techniques and the operation of firearms.
• Skill in performing criminal investigations.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.  Two years of college or military experience preferred.
• Missouri POST certification.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Missouri.
• Additional training required after hire.
• Build and maintain tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public.
• Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality