Police Officer

City of Pleasant Hill, MO; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Onsite gym

Job summary

The City of Pleasant Hill Police Department is seeking qualified men and women to join our team as police officers in a professional environment dedicated to service, community engagement, and a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere.

Responsibilities include patrols, responding to 911, investigating disturbances, collecting evidence, testifying in court, and maintaining records, with paid academy option and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• POST certified preferred (paid academy option for recruits).

Responsibilities

• Patrols the City and maintains law and order by responding to 911 calls, calls for service, crime scenes, medical emergencies, in-progress crimes, and motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigates criminal disturbances and conducts traffic stops; follows up on cases as needed.
• Collects and processes physical evidence from crime scenes; labels and books evidence; prepares technical reports for use in court; testifies in court as required.
• Maintains records and files.
• Attends on-going training; maintains certifications.

Skills

Patrol operations

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Record keeping

Training participation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Pleasant Hill Police Department is looking for qualified men and women to join our team. If you would like to become a police officer in a professional environment that allows you be yourself, be of service to the community, and be engaged with a supportive team, while working in a fun, friendly, family-oriented atmosphere, then you should consider applying.

Essential Functions

• Patrols the City and maintains law and order by responding to 911 calls, calls for service, crime scenes, medical emergencies, in-progress crimes, and motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigates criminal disturbances and conducts traffic stops; follows up on cases as needed.
• Collects and processes physical evidence from crime scenes; labels and books evidence; prepares technical reports for use in court; testifies in court as required.
• Maintains records and files.
• Attends on-going training; maintains certifications.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have a valid driver's license
• POST certified preferred (*paid academy option for recruits)

Salary

• Starting sworn pay $23.58/hr + lateral experience DOQ
• $51,300 annual (*including paid holidays)
• Double time assignments available

Benefits

• Paid academy option for recruits
• 100% City paid retirement - LAGERS L-6
• 100% Health insurance paid options, including City contribution to HSA
• All uniforms and equipment provided
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Onsite gym

Positions open until filled.

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.