Patrol Officer

Neosho, MO
City of Neosho

Position Summary:

Performs general public duties, processes, or operations as well as specialized police assignments for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of federal and state laws, municipal ordinances, and adheres to the police department’s policy and procedures manual.

Essential Functions:

  1. Responds to radio dispatched calls for service including medical calls, crimes in progress, or crimes that have already been committed.
  2. Observes, analyzes, and evaluates situations to determine appropriate action.
  3. Monitors and directs traffic and crowd control activities and intervenes as necessary to preserve the peace.
  4. Arrests, detains, and apprehends a variety of offenders/suspects by use of necessary physical means.
  5. Performs prolonged walking or standing while patrolling on foot.
  6. Pursues suspects on foot involving running, climbing, jumping, and maneuvering under, over, or around obstacles.
  7. Cares for the injured and administers basic emergency medical aid.
  8. Reads, interprets, and enforces federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances and traffic codes.
  9. Prepares and presents clear and accurate written and oral reports.

Requirements:

  1. High School diploma or equivalent.
  2. One year of experience required.
  3. Graduation from a POST accredited Missouri Police Academy required.
  4. Must possess a valid Missouri State driver’s license.
  5. Must be POST certified.
  6. LEO Academy Training; Type III Certification; State Class A license; HAZMAT training; RADAR certified; NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Certification; BAC Instrument Operator; MO Class A Peace Officers License; Drug Interdiction; Pepper Spray Certification; Defense Tactics Certification; Firearms Qualifications; MULE Certification; Dept. of Health Type III DataMaster Permit; Specialty Impact Weapons Training required.
  7. Must successfully complete periodic firearms, medical, and other training required to maintain POST certification.
  8. May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.
  9. Subject to emergency call-in.
  10. Must successfully complete pre-employment substance abuse testing.
  11. Must successfully complete pre-employment background investigation.
  12. Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.