Police Chief

Edina Police Department; Edina (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

City of Edina, MO, is seeking a Chief of Police to lead the police department, enforce city ordinances, and manage operations. The role requires a Missouri POST certification, US citizenship, and a willingness to live in Edina or Knox County.

Wage is negotiable at $23.00–$25.00 per hour, with a competitive benefits package. Weekend and holiday work may be required along with passing a background check.

Qualifications

• US citizen and Missouri resident
• At least 21 years of age
• Missouri POST certified
• Valid Missouri driver’s license
• Must pass background check

Responsibilities

• Enforce city ordinances
• Routine patrolling
• Respond to calls for service
• Conduct investigations
• Write reports
• Interact with citizens professionally
• Enforce traffic laws
• Budget management

Skills

Communication skills

Public safety mindset

Physical fitness

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Missouri POST Certification

Job description

CITY OF EDINA CHIEF OF POLICE

The City of Edina, MO, a fourth-class city, located in Knox County, is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police to perform duties as set forth in RSMo Section 85.610. Applicant should be in good physical condition, computer literate, have excellent communication/people skills, and be willing to work some weekends and holidays. Applicant should also be willing to live in the City of Edina, or within Knox County.

• Wage is negotiable - $23.00 to $25.00 per hour dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Competitive benefits package provided by the City

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizen and resident of State of Missouri
• At least 21 years of age
• Missouri Post Certified
• Valid Missouri Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass background check

DUTIES (including but not limited to)

• Enforcing City Ordinances
• Routine patrolling
• Responding to calls for service
• Conducting investigations
• Writing reports
• Interacting with citizens in a professional manner
• Enforcing traffic laws
• Budget management