Patrol Officer

City of Kirkwood; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kirkwood is seeking a Police Officer to perform uniformed patrols, traffic and crime control, investigations, and enforcement of laws. You will engage with the community, respond to emergencies, and contribute to life safety.

Applicants must hold or be enrolled in Missouri POST, be a U.S. citizen, pass background checks, meet age and driving requirements, and maintain excellent physical and mental condition in a non-smoking environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Missouri POST license or be enrolled in a POST-approved academy with anticipated graduation by April 30, 2027, and eligibility for POST licensure.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Excellent physical and mental condition.
• Must be 21 years of age on or before the date of appointment.
• Non-Smoking Environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs uniformed patrol work involving traffic and crime control
• Investigates criminal activity
• Enforcement of laws and ordinances
• Arrests offenders
• Protection of life and property
• Gives presentations to groups and individuals on subject matter related to job tasks and functions

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs uniformed patrol work involving traffic and crime control
• Investigates criminal activity
• Enforcement of laws and ordinances
• Arrests offenders
• Protection of life and property
• Gives presentations to groups and individuals on subject matter related to job tasks and functions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a valid Missouri POST license or be enrolled in a POST-approved academy with anticipated graduation by April 30, 2027, and eligibility for POST licensure.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Excellent physical and mental condition
• Must be 21 years of age on or before the date of appointment.
• Non-Smoking Environment

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.