Patrol & Investigations Officer

City of Joplin, MO; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Joplin, MO is seeking a Police Officer to patrol city limits, conduct investigations, and enforce state and city laws. The role requires responding to incidents, securing scenes, and preparing prosecutable reports.

The position involves court appearances, maintaining public safety, and performing duties with professionalism. A valid driver’s license and Missouri POST certification are required or obtainable prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state, county, and city laws and ordinances applicable to law enforcement.
• Ability to write accurate reports and document incidents clearly.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrols city and conducts investigations, presenting cases for prosecution.
• Enforces traffic laws and issues warnings or citations as needed.
• Completes timely reports to aid prosecutions and case management.
• Responds to incidents, secures scenes, and interviews witnesses.
• Arrests and transports suspects; processes them per policy.
• Appear in court to present evidence and testimony.
• Serve in specialized roles as assigned and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Two-way radio communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in law enforcement (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Joplin, MO is seeking a Police Officer to patrol city limits, conduct investigations, and enforce state and city laws. The role requires responding to incidents, securing scenes, and preparing prosecutable reports.

The position involves court appearances, maintaining public safety, and performing duties with professionalism. A valid driver’s license and Missouri POST certification are required or obtainable prior to employment.