Police Officer

Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department; Bellefontaine Neighbors (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department in Missouri is accepting applications for police officer positions. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements including U.S.

citizenship, age, and education, and may undergo a multi-stage hiring process with interviews, background checks, psychological testing, medical exams, firearm assessments, and a 12-month probationary period. Applicants should submit via the department and expect a thorough evaluation coordinated by the City.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen at time of application.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at appointment.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor record of convictions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at application and appointment.
• Must have completed basic police training from a POST-approved facility or an approved equivalent testing.

Responsibilities

• Police and community oral panel interviews.
• Background investigation.
• Chief of Police and Mayor interviews.
• Psychological testing.
• Medical examination and drug screening.
• Firearms proficiency assessments.
• Twelve (12) month probationary period from date of appointment.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Police Officer Job Opportunities | City of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri

Are you interested in a fulfilling career as a police officer with the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors? We accept applications for police employment regardless of vacancies. Please review the below eligibility requirements and expectations of our employment process.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizen of the United States at the time of application;
• No felony record or serious misdemeanor record of convictions;
• Must be 21 years of age or have reached their 21st birthday at the time of appointment;
• Proof of successful completion of basic police training from any P.O.S.T approved training facility or successful completion of qualified POST approved equivalent testing;
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) equivalent;
• Must possess a valid driver's license from any state of residency at time of application and possess a valid driver's license from any state of residency at the time of appointment;
• Must have had an honorable discharge from military, if applicable;
• May not have participated in a Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department hiring process within the past six (6) months.

Employment Process Expectations

• Police and community oral panel interviews;
• Background investigation;
• Chief of Police and Mayor interviews;
• Psychological testing;
• Medical examination and drug screening;
• Firearms proficiency assessments;
• Twelve (12) month probationary period from date of appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the intent of the City to hire and retain employees who are well trained and qualified for the positions they hold without regard to political office, race, color, religion, origin, sex, marital status, age, physical handicap or other non-merit factors.

Contact Information:
Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department
9641 Bellefontaine Road
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO 63137-1818
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Phone: [phone], ext. 250
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail].