What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Poplar Bluff?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Patrol an assigned area of the city in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses/residences and discovering/preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing State and municipal laws and ordinances.
· Respond to calls involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances and other criminal activity.
· Identify witnesses, conduct preliminary investigations, and generally re-establish law and order at the scene.
· Take control of a crime scene until a command staff member arrives.
· Complete accurate and timely reports.
· Enforce traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed and issuing warnings and/or citations when violations are observed.
· Prepare reports to document the facts of an incident and facilitate the apprehension, prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator.
· Appear in court to present evidence and sworn testimony.
· May serve as a School Resource Officer, including enhancing and implementing national curriculum for drug education for elementary students.
· May work with a K-9 partner.
· Arrest, question and transport suspects and/or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
· Ensure that arrested persons are processed (booked) into jail in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and Police Department procedures.
· Answer citizen questions regarding the City of Poplar Bluff Code/ordinances and State/Federal laws.
· Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
· 21 years of age.
· Missouri Driver’s License.
· High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
· No felony convictions or domestic violence convictions.
· Meet residency requirement.
· Must pass a written test, physical agility test and psychological test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Missouri P.O.S.T. Certification by the time of employment.
· College degree.
· Specialized training applicable to the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.06 per hour
Expected hours: 43 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23