Police-Police Officer



Job Details

Police-Police Officer
Employer

St. Louis County

Salary

$52,208.00 - $77,168.00 Annually

Location

Throughout St. Louis County, MO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9511

Department

St. Louis County Police Department

Opening Date

01/27/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The St. Louis County Police Department offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to candidates who have the skill and determination to succeed in the exciting profession of law enforcement. Please read the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS to ensure that you are eligible. If you do not meet the qualifications, you may be interested in our open enrollment program.
St. Louis County Police Department was founded in 1955 with a force of 95 commissioned officers. We have to grown to an authorized strength of over 1,000 employees, both sworn officers and highly skilled civilian support personnel. This growth is a reflection of our commitment to Neighborhood Policing- a partnership between police and law-abiding citizens to create permanent solutions to problems that lead to crime. 
The St. Louis County Police Department provides a uniform patrol presence spanning 370 square miles across unincorporated St. Louis County. We are also the largest provider of contracted law enforcement services in the State of Missouri, contracting with over 70 agencies for a variety of services. 
We appreciate our employees and the citizens we serve. We also believe that the members of the St. Louis County Police family represent our community. For these reasons, we seek to attract citizens from every community, other law enforcement agencies, professions and disciplines to all positions in our Department. We value the men and women of America's military. Everyone is equally welcome and encouraged to apply. 
Every day will bring a new, non-routine and exciting challenge to you and another opportunity to help and protect others. We offer a positive work environment; fair and family-friendly work policies; modern equipment, innovative programs and many opportunities to receive advanced training for your safety, security and advancement.  . 

Examples of Duties

  • Patrols a designated area of the County in a patrol car; prevent and discovers the commission of crime; apprehends criminals and offenders; enforces vehicle and traffic laws and makes police presence known in a manner that contributes towards deterrence of law violations. 
  • Answers calls and radio complaints involving fires, automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, and wide variety of domestic-related disturbances including assistance with mentally or physically ill persons, neglected children, and marital disturbances; prepares varied related case, complaint, and shift reports.
  • Conducts accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes; administers first aid to persons; gathers evidence; locate and question witnesses; makes arrests as necessitated by circumstances; seeks and obtains arrest warrants and search warrants and testifies as a witness in court. 
  • Establishes traffic control and police protection at fires and other incidents which may attract crowds; performs police duties at parades, processions, demonstrations, and sporting events; checks and reports on deficient street lights, signs, road surfaces, or other facilities which serve the public.
  • Upon completion of appropriate training and education, performs specialized duties as required in the different divisions of the Department. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age, or applicant must reach their 21st birthday by the time of completion of the academy training course.
  • No residency requirement. Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • You must have either:
    • An associate's degree or 64 semester credit hours from an accredited university or college. Both require a cumulative average letter grade of "C" or a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, or
    • A high school diploma or GED with one year full-time prior police experience or two years of Military service. Police experience can be in a civilian position with the St. Louis County Police Department designated by the Chief as part of the Department's Cadet Program.
    • Out-of-state police officers/military peace officers who possess or obtain a State of Missouri POST class "A" certification will be evaluated in conjunction with their education/work experience. Visit the POST website at www.dps.mo.gov/POST/Main/POSTForms.htm for additional information.
  • Weight must be in proportion to height according to Department standards (see Weight Standards/Approved Chart for Commissioned and Security Officer Employees).
  • Minimum Department standard is 20/200 in each eye, uncorrected; correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
  • Must be free from conviction of a Felony. A class "A" misdemeanor conviction will be cause for immediate dismissal from the process, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
  • Must possess a valid State Driver's License by date of employment and have five (5) or less points charged against his/her driving record at time of application. 
  • Must have an "Honorable" discharge, or a discharge "Under Honorable Conditions" if having served in the military. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances particularly the laws of arrest and evidence.
  • Some knowledge of the geography of St. Louis County.
  • Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of interrogation.
  • Knowledge of first aid principles.
  • Skill in the use and care of firearms and in operating police vehicles.
  • Ability to wear and effectively utilize all Department issues items of uniforms and equipment as specified in the Department's General Order, Uniforms, and Appearance regardless of assignment.
  • Ability to work regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide police services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included).  Work shifts are normally 8 or 10 hours in duration but may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload, or work-in-progress.

Additional Information

COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS
Under the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police

Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit.  Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before becoming eligible to proceed to the next step. The selection steps, in their order, take up to six months to complete:

PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND REVIEW: A review and detailed evaluation of Personal History Questionnaire and supporting documents to determine if applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position. 

PHYSICAL CONDITION ASSESSMENT: A physical condition assessment shall be conducted at the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy. This assessment will include sit-ups, push-ups and a 1.5 mile run. Applicants are expected to meet the minimum requirements in each category. A limited amount of applicants will be scheduled per session with each session lasting approximately two to four hours. A score for rating each applicant will be given.

WRITTEN TEST:  An administration of a reading and comprehension test.

VIDEO BASED ORAL EXAMINATION: Candidates will be judged on verbal communication, ability to assess situations and deal with people and their probable adaptability to police duties. A police record check will be completed prior to the examination. Applicants will also be photographed and fingerprinted.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough background investigation will be conducted on all police applicants in the areas of past employment record and reputation, personal references, neighborhood reputation, police record check, credit history and military record (when applicable). The background investigation is concluded with a polygraph examination in an attempt to verify information received from and about the applicant. Results of the polygraph examination are confidential and will be considered with the applicant's total file.

STAFF SERVICES COMMANDER'S INTERVIEW: A further evaluation to determine the candidate's overall fitness for the position, including appearance, self-expression, mental alertness and suitability for police duties.

FINAL REVIEW BOARD: This is the final determination toward an offer of conditional appointment. High-ranking Department officials provide the final evaluation of the candidate to the Chief of Police. This evaluation may result in an offer of conditional employment or an end to the current selection process.

REAPPLICATION: In the event an applicant is eliminated during any phase of the process, reapplication may not be made for six months unless circumstances indicate that an earlier review may be warranted.

PHYSICAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS: These examinations will be given after a conditional offer of employment by a Department designated physician and psychologist and shall consist of various organic tests to determine the applicant's suitability for the rigors of police work and their ability to participate in an increasingly difficult physical training program as a recruit at the Police Academy. The psychological exam will be used to determine the applicant's suitability for police work. If a Department designated physician or psychologist finds that the applicant meets physical and psychological standards for employment, the applicant will be appointed.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Academy recruits are on probation while attending the Academy.

Experienced police officers who are hired or Academy recruits who are promoted to Police Officer serve a 12-month probationary period.
 
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.



 


Paid medical insurance, 20 days PTO the first year (paid time off) based upon seniority, 10 paid holidays.  Employees hired full time on or after January 17, 2018 will be participating in the St. Louis County revised retirement plan.  Employees will be required to contribute 4% of their salary to this defined benefit  plan with vesting after 7 years, paid life insurance, credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits. These benefits are available to full-time or part-time personnel as noted.

Please click www.stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/CountyDepartments/Personnel/BenefitsforCountyEmployees
to view all of our benefits.

 




 

Employer
St. Louis County
Address
41 South Central
7th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Phone
314-615-5182

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