Patrol Officer II

City of Independence, Missouri; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Independence, Missouri is seeking a Patrol Officer II responsible for maintaining law and order within the city. Key duties include patrolling, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and training new officers. Candidates must have completed high school or equivalent and possess strong analytical skills. A valid Kansas driver’s license and completion of Basic Recruit Training are required. This role entails moderate to intense physical activity and may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of police rules, regulations, and literature.
• Ability to adopt quick, effective actions in emergencies.
• Physical fitness is mandatory to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the city to enforce law and order.
• Investigate complaints and prepare reports.
• Issue citations and make arrests.
• Respond to crime scenes and emergencies.
• Train new officers when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of departmental policies

Ability to analyze situations

Clear report writing

Care of automobiles and firearms

Counseling students

Physical agility

Education

Completion of high school or GED

Associate's degree in law enforcement or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patrol Officer II

Basic Function

Under direction, patrols the city in the enforcement of law and order. May also be tasked with providing a safe learning environment and law enforcement presence in local schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigates and prepares reports of complaints and accidents
• Issues citations and makes arrests
• Responds to crime, accident, and emergency scenes as dispatched
• May supervise others in the absence of the Police Sergeant
• May train new officers
• Serves subpoenas and warrants
• Controls traffic and crowds
• Appears in court
• Books and transports prisoners
• Trains school staff, counsels students, and makes presentations on law related programs
• Serves as a liaison between school staff, students, and law enforcement
• Takes and files fingerprints
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports
• Ability to learn the use and care of automobile and small firearms
• Willingness to complete extensive training
• Knowledge of juvenile and school laws
• Ability to learn about proper active shooter response and school crisis planning
• Knowledge of trends in teenage drug and alcohol abuse
• Ability to communicate with students, school staff, and the public
• Ability to counsel students about a variety of issues
• Physical agility

Education and Experience

• Completion of high school or GED required; associate's degree or two years of college-level work in courses related to law enforcement

Preferred

• Two years of law enforcement experience required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is preferred

Special Requirements

• A current Kansas driver’s license
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have completed Basic Recruit Training with the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
• Must complete any advanced training as assigned, and maintain KLETC certification
• May be required to complete School Resource Officer training from the National Association of School Resource Officers
• Must be available to work nights, overtime, in shifts, and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Primarily moderate to occasionally intense physical effort is required. Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.