Police Officer

Forsyth Police Department; Forsyth (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

96 hours of paid holidays

80 hours of earned sick time

Department paid training

LAGERS retirement program

Employer-paid health insurance

Job summary

The Forsyth Police Department in Forsyth, Missouri is seeking career-minded applicants for the Police Officer position. The department offers a family-like atmosphere and a starting wage of $19.50 per hour with generous benefits.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 21 years of age, Missouri POST certification (Class A or B), and a valid Missouri driver's license. Eligible candidates may expect paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, training, retirement benefits, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Missouri POST Class A or B certification required.
• At least 21 years of age.

Skills

Valid Missouri driver's license

Ability to follow directives

Enforce city/state laws

Education

High school diploma or GED

Missouri POST Class A or B certification

Job description

The City of Forsyth, located in scenic Taney County, Missouri, is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. We are located just 15 minutes from entertainment mecca Branson.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking career-minded applicants who are looking for a law enforcement position on a police department with a family-like atmosphere.

What qualifications are we looking for?

• high school graduate or GED
• at least 21 years of age
• Class A or B Missouri POST certification
• valid Missouri driver's license
• no pending or felony convictions or domestic violence-related misdemeanor convictions
• Candidates should possess the ability to follow directives from supervisors, be able to enforce city ordinances and state laws and effectively respond to calls for service.

What do we offer?

Starting wage is $19.50 per hour plus generous benefits.

• paid vacation
• 96 hours of paid holidays
• 80 hours of earned sick time
• department paid training
• LAGERS retirement program
• employer-paid health insurance