POLICE CAPTAIN / POLICE

Sccmo; Missouri; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Extended Medical Leave

Holidays

Employee Health

Dental

Life

Disability

Retirement

Tuition Assistance

Résumé du poste

St. Charles County is hiring for a sworn police leadership role to serve in one of four bureaus: Administrative Services, Field Operations, Operational Support, or Criminal Investigation. Requires a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Missouri POST certification, a valid driver's license, and ten years of law enforcement with supervisory experience.

Starting salary is $100,534.64 per year. The county offers full benefits and a structured examination process, with interviews scheduled in December at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Missouri POST certification.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
• Ten years of Law Enforcement experience, two years of supervisory experience.
• Employment contingent on passing a criminal background check.

Connaissances

Law enforcement experience

Supervisory experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Description du poste

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*Open to Non-Probationary Employees Only*

This position will serve in one of four (4) bureaus to be determined: Bureau of Administrative Services, Bureau of Field Operations, Bureau of Operational Support, or Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: The purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and direct department support operations, including community education, records, evidence, property control, fleet management, purchasing, personnel, fiscal manager, payroll, and facilities. Assists and collaborates with the Chief of Police and other department Captains regarding overall general management issues. The work is performed under the direction of the Chief of Police.

BUREAU OF FIELD OPERATIONS: The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and oversee the Police Department's field operations division. Assists and collaborates with the Chief of Police and other department Captains regarding overall general management issues. The work is performed under the direction of the Chief of Police.

BUREAU OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT: The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and oversee Police Department special operations, including air unit, fugitive unit, SWAT, bomb unit, firearms training range, and police training. Assists and collaborates with the Chief of Police and other department Captains regarding overall general management issues. The work is performed under the direction of the Chief of Police.

BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION: The purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and direct department BCI operations, including staff in the following functional areas: Criminal Investigations, crime scene investigations, crime lab, Drug Task Force, cybercrime, crimes against persons and property, and Fusion Center. Assists and collaborates with the Chief of Police and other department Captains regarding overall general management issues. The work is performed under the direction of the Chief of Police.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree required in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Certifications
  • Missouri POST certification
  • Valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
• Job Experience
  • Ten years of Law Enforcement experience, two years of supervisory experience.
• Employment will be contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS:

• The examination process consists of a Structured Panel Oral Interview, a Structured Chief’s Interview, and a File Review.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications in order to move forward to the Panel Oral Interview, Chief’s Interview, and File Review.

BENEFITS: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position that includes a full range of benefits, including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

* Applications will be accepted through 12:00 PM on Friday, November 6 th, 2026. *

STRUCTURED ORAL INTERVIEW

• Structured Oral Interviews will be scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd, 2026.
• Chief’s Interviews will be scheduled for Thursday, December 10th, 2026.

These will both take place at the St. Charles County Police Department, 101 Sheriff Dierker Court, O’Fallon, MO 63366. Applicants will be notified of their scheduled interview appointments.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.

Job ID 830026-03 Category Full-Time Status Open Salary Starting Salary: $100,534.64 per year (Promotional salary for current County employees will be determined in accordance with the Basic Pay Plan) Posted October 19, 2026 9:00 AM Closing November 6, 2026 12:00 PM