Capitol Security & Public Safety Officer

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Missouri Capitol Police is seeking a Capitol Police Officer to protect persons and property within its jurisdiction. You will patrol, investigate, testify, and enforce laws across a 24/7 duty structure, using state-of-law and security protocols.

The role demands stamina, sound judgment, and the ability to work within a professional team. The department offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional training, with duties spanning incident response, report writing, and

Qualifications

• Missouri Class A or B Peace Officer License required.
• POST certification required.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Able to pass background, medical/vision, drug screen and psych eval.
• Physically able to stand sit and lift up to 180 pounds.
• No objectionable tattoos visible while on duty.
• Prior police experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for persons and property within Capitol Police jurisdiction.
• Patrol, detain, investigate complaints, and make arrests; testify in court.
• Prepare reports of state law and security regulation violations.
• Operate and monitor intrusion and fire alarm systems; respond as needed.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Assist during fire evacuations and hazardous weather conditions.
• Assist during special events and assignments as required.
• Respond to radio dispatched calls per SOPs.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations; interview witnesses; collect evidence.
• Prolonged walking/standing; operate police vehicles and equipment; participate in training.

Skills

Law enforcement policies

Security measures

Report writing

Community policing philosophy

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Professional image

Judgment under stress

First aid

Computer systems

Education

Missouri Peace Officer License (Class A or B)

POST certification

Missouri driver’s license

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Missouri Capitol Police is seeking a Capitol Police Officer to protect persons and property within its jurisdiction. You will patrol, investigate, testify, and enforce laws across a 24/7 duty structure, using state-of-law and security protocols.

The role demands stamina, sound judgment, and the ability to work within a professional team. The department offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional training, with duties spanning incident response, report writing, and