Patrol Officer

Brentwood; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brentwood is seeking qualified candidates for Police Officer positions. The role performs patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and related law enforcement duties in Brentwood, MO, under supervision.

Applicants must meet US citizenship, age 21, POST certification, and pass firearms qualification; the department emphasizes public safety, community relations, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current P.O.S.T. Certification as a Police Officer in Missouri.
• Valid Missouri driver's license without suspension.
• Must be 21 years of age and US citizen.
• No felony convictions.
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Must successfully complete firearms qualification course as determined by the police department.

Responsibilities

• Protect people, property and streets in a rotating shift in Brentwood.
• Apprehend suspects, process arrests and assist in prosecution.
• Maintain peace using de-escalation and victim-sensitivity skills.
• Perform routine patrols using law enforcement vehicles.
• Respond to radio calls, investigate crime scenes and interview witnesses and victims.
• Search homes, businesses, and other locations for suspects.
• Traffic enforcement—issue citations and investigate accidents.
• Transport criminals and evidence as needed.
• Prepare daily reports, summonses and investigations.
• Provide testimony in state or municipal court to assist prosecution.
• Participate in public safety training and crime prevention programs.
• Interact with the public and release information to media when appropriate.
• Maintain fleet vehicles and equipment used in law enforcement.
• Assist citizens with matters including locked or stalled vehicles and crime prevention.

Skills

Public safety communication

De-escalation skills

Oral and written communication

Judgment under pressure

Observation and memory

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

P.O.S.T. Certification (Missouri)

Valid Missouri Driver's License

Age 21+; US citizen

No felony convictions

Criminal testimony capability

Firearms qualification

Tools

Radar equipment

Law enforcement equipment

Job description

Employment Opportunities

The City of Brentwood accepts employment applications year round. All applications must be accompanied by an Applicant Release (found under the Employment tab to the left).

There are several ways to apply:

• Online: Select the Job Application tab below and create an account.
• Download: Place curser over Employment (on left side of screen), then select Employment Application.
• In Person: Printed employment applications may be picked up at all city buildings.

Applications may be mailed, dropped off at the city building of your choice or emailed. A list of city departments has been provided under Employment (on the left side of the screen). When emailing, please note: “Employment Application” along with specific department if any, in the subject line.

The following is a listing of various job openings that are currently available. Click on any of the title(s) for further details.

*Please Note: Applicants must submit the Police Department's Application in addition to the City's application found in the related documents.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety duties including police patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, apprehension and prosecution of criminals and all related local, state and federal law enforcement activities in an assigned area in the City of Brentwood, under the general direction of the Corporal and/or Sergeant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following list of duties is representative of those performed within this position and not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsiblefortheprotectionofpeople,propertyand streetsinarotatingshiftinanassigned area in the City ofBrentwood
• Apprehends suspects, processes arrests and assists in the prosecution of criminals andsuspects
• Maintains and preserves the peace by utilizing skills (i.e. de-escalating a situation, sensitivityto victims, etc.) developed in Police Academytraining
• Performsroutinepatrolsusinglawenforcementvehiclesincludingautomobile,bikeandothersas necessary
• Responds to radio calls; preserves and investigates evidence of crime/accident scenes and conducts initial interview s of witnesses, suspects and victims at the scene of misdemeanoror felony crimes of vehicular accidents, develops leads and follow-up investigations of incidents during assignedshift
• Searches homes, businesses, buildings and other areas forsuspects
• Trafficenforcement–issuescitations,investigatesaccidentsandperformsproblemssolvingwith regard to general traffic issues in an assignedarea
• Transports criminals andevidence
• Prepares,ensuresaccuracyof,andfilesavariety ofdailyreports,summonses andinvestigations on a routinebasis
• Preparescasesforgiving testimonyandtestifiesin Stateand/orMunicipalcourttoassistin prosecutingcriminals
• Participatesinpublicawarenessandsafetytrainingprogramsaswellaseducationalprograms and crime prevention and educationprograms
• Interacts with the general public on a regular basis and releases information to the mediawhen appropriate andprudent
• Maintainsfleetvehicles,radarequipment,suppliesandmiscellaneousequipmentusedinlaw enforcement
• Assists citizens with matters including, but not limited to, locked or stalled vehicles,crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety,etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other duties which may be assigned on a rotating basis

• Fleetmaintenance
• Community RelationsOfficer
• School ResourceOfficer
• DAREofficer
• Field TrainingOfficer
• BicycleOfficer
• Computer administration andauthorizations
• Public awareness programs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the City’s geography, laws andordinances
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques andequipment
• Understanding of department rules andregulations
• Abilitytodealcourteously andeffectivelywithpeers,supervisorsandthegeneralpublicin unusual situations that may involve tragic and/or stressfulcircumstances
• Effective oral and writtencommunication
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and reachingconclusions
• Ability to follow oral and writteninstructions
• Ability to efficiently and safely operate an automobile at high rates ofspeed
• Strong power of observation andmemory
• Ability to perform all duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances

Minimum Requirements – Education, Certification, and Experience

• High school diploma orequivalent
• Current P.O.S.T. (Peace Office Standard Training) Certification as a police officer of a first- class county in the State of Missouri through Police Academytraining.
• ValidMissouriDriver’slicensewithoutrecordofsuspension,revocationorfelonyconvictions in anystate
• Must be 21 years of age and US citizen at time ofemployment
• Must have no felonyconvictions
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court oflaw
• Must successfully complete firearms qualification course as determined by the police department

Working Conditions

• Work is performed outdoors which mandates driving, walking, lifting, climbing and occasional exposuretonoise,vibration,dust,fumes,odors,smokeandtemperature/allweatherconditions
• Ability to lift or move more than 100 pounds and pursue/restrainsuspects
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a motor vehicle at a high rate ofspeed
• Keen eyesight and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to be present at crime scenes, training events and other venues where appearance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position.

The City of Brentwood is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Brentwood is a drug and alcohol free work place. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment testing may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the City of Brentwood not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.