32.82 per hour | St Charles, MO, USA | Hourly | Full Time

　　Job Title

　　Police Officer

　　Department

　　Police Department

　　Posting Date

　　January 5, 2024

　　Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

　　Open Until Filled

　　Starting Pay

　　$32.8259 / hourly

　　Lateral Pay based on experience

　　Benefits Offered

　　Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

　　Exempt/Non-exempt

　　Non-Exempt

　　Status

　　Full-time

　　Physical Fitness and Written Testing Date

　　*Invitation will be sent electronically with

　　logistical information and confirmed date

　　The City of Saint Charles Police Department is seeking to establish an eligibility list for full time Police Officers to perform police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement duties. Police Officers work under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant.

　　Prior to accepting employment, applicants should ensure tattoos/brands that would be visible, arms or legs, while wearing uniform apparel inclusive of short sleeve shirts and/or shorts, as well as civilian attire, are approved by the Chief of Police using SCPD form 452 included with the application packet. Tattoos/brands on the head, neck, hands are not allowed. The Department reserves the right to require any tattoo to be covered (long sleeves) or removed (at employees expense) as a condition of employment.

　　The testing and selection process includes a physical agility test, written exam, oral interviews, background investigation, pre-employment polygraph examination and drug testing, post-offer medical examination, polygraph examination and psychological evaluation. The physical agility test will include some of the following:

　　Run 200yds

　　Jump over 1.5ft obstacle

　　Jump/Climb a 4 ft barrier/fence

　　Run Up/Down stairs

　　Duck under 4ft obstacle

　　Dummy drag for 20 ft

　　Get up from fall maneuver

　　Must be able to complete obstacle in 1:30 seconds

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

　　Conducts Law Enforcement patrols within the City to preserve the peace, enforce the law, control vehicle and pedestrian traffic, prevent, deter, and investigate reports of violations of law, while promoting the safety and security of the public.

　　Acts as a First Responder to emergency and other calls for service and takes appropriate action to mitigate injury, damage, and safeguard property.

　　Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes to include questioning victims, witnesses, suspects, and gathering of physical evidence.

　　Prepares all reports and records as required by departmental policy in a professional manner and appears in Court as required.

　　Assists citizens with stalled vehicles, directions, crime prevention, drug awareness and traffic safety.

　　Coordinates enforcement activities within the department and with other agencies as required.

　　Consults with and exchanges information with officers, the City Attorney, County Prosecutor's Office and others as required to ensure timely and effective prosecution of cases.

　　Consults with police supervisory staff to coordinate investigation and enforcement activity.

　　Carries out all duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances, and in compliance with departmental rules, regulations and code of conduct.

　　Maintains normal availability by radio for emergency and routine calls for service.

　　Must have the ability to work all shift hours including rotating shifts as required in all types of weather for prolonged periods of time.

　　Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

　　High school Diploma or GED required .

　　Associates Degree, 60 college credit hours from an accredited university or college, or three (3) years' experience as a full time commissioned Police Officer, or an honorable discharge from the United States military.

　　Must have the ability to practice law enforcement duties in a first class county and city as prescribed by the Missouri Department of Public Safety required.

　　Minimum 21 years of age at the time of employment.

　　Ability to obtain by date of hire a valid drivers' license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.

　　US Citizenship as required by section 590.030 of RSMo.

　　How to Apply:

　　Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

　　Qualified applicants will be notified by e-mail of required testing dates for physical/written examinations. An 'acknowledgement' of this e-mail is required to proceed in the process.

　　The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify