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The Mt. Vernon police department is seeking qualified applicants to fill the role of Patrol Officer. We are looking for hard-working and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and become a member of our family
Patrol Officer Job Responsibilities:
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
- Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities, and detaining suspects.
- Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
- Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
- Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
- Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
- Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
- Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance.
- Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes.
- Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Work Hours & Benefits
- 40+ hours a week
- Overtime grants
- Employee Health/Vision/Dental paid for by the city
- Paid FTO and training classes
- Paid Vacation and Holiday’s
Police Officer Qualifications/Skills:
- Decision-making
- Legal compliance
- Handles pressure
- Deals with uncertainty
- Lifting
- Physical fitness
- Judgment
- Objectivity
- Dependability
- Emotional control
- Integrity
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license
- Must possess valid Missouri P.O.S.T. license
- No prior experience required
You can submit your resume here or come to the PD at 319 E. Dallas St in Mt. Vernon to submit a resume and pick up an application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Missouri P.O.S.T. license (Required)
Work Location: One location
