Public Safety Officer - Police Officer

City of Des Peres; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Des Peres Department of Public Safety, where you will serve the community as a Public Safety Officer. This role offers a competitive salary range of $71,511 to $100,115, with opportunities for cross-training as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. The department emphasizes the importance of emergency medical services, seeking candidates with valid Paramedic or EMT licenses. The selection process is thorough, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals join the ranks. If you are passionate about public safety and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Paramedic incentive training program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and POST certified in Missouri.
• Experience as a police officer preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Initial assignments in patrol operations or West County Center Detail.
• Cross-training as Firefighter and EMT may be required.

Skills

Paramedic License

EMT License

Emergency Medical Services Experience

Firefighter Experience

Education

Class A, POST Certification

Job description

Employment Opportunities

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The Des Peres Department of Public Safety is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for the following position:

• Public Safety Officer/Police Officer

The Des Peres Department of Public Safety provides Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical services to a community of 9,193. The salary range for Public Safety Officer is $71,511 to $100,115, with a starting salary up to $83,770 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus an excellent benefits package. Successful applicants may be cross-trained as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The department also offers a Paramedic incentive training program.

Initial assignments will primarily be in patrol operations or the West County Center Detail. Until fully cross-trained, the starting salary range for Police Officer-EMT is $68,106 to $95,348, with a starting salary up to $79,781 (depending on qualifications and experience).

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and meet all statutory requirements as a Class A, POST certified police officer in the State of Missouri. Prior experience as a police officer is not required but preferred. Emergency medical services and firefighter experience are preferred but not mandatory at the time of application. The department is placing an emphasis on those applicants who possess a valid Paramedic or EMT license, and/or have emergency medical service experience.

The selection process will include pre-applicant screening, preliminary interview, written examination, oral interview, interview with the Director of Public Safety, psychological exam, and pre-employment physical including a full drug screen.

If you have any questions regarding this advertisement or position, please contact Captain John Appelbaum at 314-835-6233.

Applications may be submitted electronically using the following job portal or in person at City Hall located at 12325 Manchester Rd., 63131.