Poplarbluff Mo
REPORTS TO:
Police Corporal
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY Performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic, safety and investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patrol an assigned area of the city in a radio‑equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses/residences and discovering/preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing State and municipal laws and ordinances.
Respond to calls involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances and other criminal activity.
Identify witnesses, conduct preliminary investigations, and generally re‑establish law and order at the scene.
Take control of a crime scene until a command staff member arrives.
Complete accurate and timely reports.
Enforce traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed and issuing warnings and/or citations when violations are observed.
Prepare reports to document the facts of an incident and facilitate the apprehension, prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator.
Appear in court to present evidence and sworn testimony.
May serve as a School Resource Officer, including enhancing and implementing national curriculum for drug education for elementary students.
May work with a K‑9 partner.
Arrest, question and transport suspects and/or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
Ensure that arrested persons are processed (booked) into jail in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and Police Department procedures.
Answer citizen questions regarding the City of Poplar Bluff Code/ordinances and State/Federal laws.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
21 years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
No felony convictions or domestic violence convictions.
Meet residency requirement.
Must pass a written test, physical agility test and psychological test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Missouri P.O.S.T. Certification by the time of employment.
Specialized training applicable to the position.
Applications and resumes can be submitted via
www.poplarbluff-mo.gov
or at City Hall, 501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO. The City of Poplar Bluff is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
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Police Corporal
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt
SUMMARY Performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic, safety and investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patrol an assigned area of the city in a radio‑equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, including checking businesses/residences and discovering/preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing State and municipal laws and ordinances.
Respond to calls involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances and other criminal activity.
Identify witnesses, conduct preliminary investigations, and generally re‑establish law and order at the scene.
Take control of a crime scene until a command staff member arrives.
Complete accurate and timely reports.
Enforce traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed and issuing warnings and/or citations when violations are observed.
Prepare reports to document the facts of an incident and facilitate the apprehension, prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator.
Appear in court to present evidence and sworn testimony.
May serve as a School Resource Officer, including enhancing and implementing national curriculum for drug education for elementary students.
May work with a K‑9 partner.
Arrest, question and transport suspects and/or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
Ensure that arrested persons are processed (booked) into jail in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and Police Department procedures.
Answer citizen questions regarding the City of Poplar Bluff Code/ordinances and State/Federal laws.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
21 years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
No felony convictions or domestic violence convictions.
Meet residency requirement.
Must pass a written test, physical agility test and psychological test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Missouri P.O.S.T. Certification by the time of employment.
Specialized training applicable to the position.
Applications and resumes can be submitted via
www.poplarbluff-mo.gov
or at City Hall, 501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO. The City of Poplar Bluff is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
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