Police Officer

Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff Police Department

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic, safety and investigations.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 21 years of age.
  • Missouri Driver’s License.
  • 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 Requirements:

  • Missouri P.O.S.T. Certification by the time of employment.
  • College degree.
  • Specialized training applicable to the position.