Police Academy Recruit or Experienced Officer

St. Louis County Police Department; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Louis County Police Department invites applications for commissioned police officer positions. The role emphasizes protecting life and property, preventing crime, and enforcing laws with duties ranging from routine patrols to special assignments across divisions.

Work involves personal danger and the need for sound judgment under stress. Minimum qualifications include age, U.S. citizenship, and education requirements.

Qualifications

• 32 semester credit hours from an accredited university or college with GPA 2.0 or higher (or equivalent).
• High school diploma or GED acceptable with some additional qualifying criteria as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas, deter crime, enforce vehicle and traffic laws, and maintain a visible police presence.
• Respond to calls involving fires, accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, and disturbances; prepare reports.
• Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and testify in court when needed.
• Establish traffic control and provide security at events and incidents; assess street lighting and road conditions for safety.
• After training, perform specialized duties in various divisions as assigned.

Education

32 credit hours

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

The work of the commissioned police officer involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances. Duties normally consist of routine patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulation. Police officers also may be assigned duties as detectives, court security officers, crime prevention officers, Department training officers, field training officers, accident investigators, helicopter pilots, firearms instructors, hostage negotiators, dog handlers or special response team officers. Work involves an element of personal danger. The employee must be able to exercise sound independent judgment under stress. Assignments may include work on special tasks, which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge possessed by the officer. Work assignments can be general or specific, and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion.

Become a St. Louis County Police Officer!

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The six month basic training period is compensated at $19.31 an hour. Upon graduation, Probationary Police Officers enter the existing commissioned pay matrix.

Pre-Academy Paid Employment with Benefits Program.

Experienced Officers are compensated at one to one for completed years of service.

Examples of Duties

• Patrol a designated area of the County in a marked police car; prevent and discover the commission of a crime; apprehend criminals and offenders; enforce vehicle and traffic laws and make police presence known in a manner that contributes towards deterrence of violations.
• Answer calls and radio complaints involving fires, automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, and wide variety of domestic-related disturbances including assistance with mentally or physically ill persons, neglected children, and marital disturbances; prepares varied related case, complaint, and shift reports.
• Conduct accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scene of crimes; administer first-aid; gathers evidence; locate and question witnesses; make arrests as necessitated by circumstances; seek and obtain arrest warrants, search warrants and testify in court.
• Establish traffic control and police protection at fires and other incidents which may attract crowds; perform police duties at parades, processions, demonstrations, and sporting events; check and report on deficient street lights, signs, road surfaces, or other facilities which serve the public.
• Upon completion of appropriate training and education, perform specialized duties as required in the different divisions of the Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances particularly the laws of arrest and evidence.
• Some knowledge of the geography of St. Louis County.
• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of interrogation.
• Knowledge of first aid principles.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and in operating police vehicles.
• Ability to wear and effectively utilize all Department issued items of uniforms and equipment as specified in the Department's General Order, Uniforms, and Appearance regardless of assignment.
• Ability to work regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide police services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included). Work shifts vary between 8, 10, or 12 hours in duration but may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload, or work-in-progress.

The St. Louis County Police Department offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to candidates who have the skills and determination to succeed in the exciting profession of law enforcement. Please read the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS to ensure that you are eligible. If you do not meet the qualifications, you may be interested in the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy's Open Enrollment Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years of age, or applicant must reach their 21st birthday by the time of completion of the academy training course.
• RESIDENCY: No residency requirement. Must be a citizen of the United States.
• EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: 1. 32 semester credit hours from an accredited university or college. Both require a cumulative average letter grade of "C" or a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, OR 2. A high school diploma or GED with one year full-time p

We appreciate our employees and the citizens we serve. We seek to attract applicants from every community, other law enforcement agencies, professions and disciplines to all positions in our Department. We value the men and women of America's military. Everyone is equally welcome and encouraged to apply.

The St. Louis County Police https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1vE4AAouPM.

We offer a positive work environment; fair and family-friendly work policies; cutting-edge technology, innovative programs and many opportunities to receive advanced training for your safety, security and advancement.

The St. Louis County Police Department provides a uniform patrol presence spanning 370 square miles across unincorporated St. Louis County. We are also the largest provider of contracted law enforcement services in the State of Missouri, contracting with over 70 agencies for a variety of services.