Police Officer
Pay Range $25.50 – $29.58
Position Summary
This is a sworn law enforcement position that involves protecting life and property through enforcement of laws, ordinances, and policy. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency police calls for service, responsibility for performing assigned police work of varying difficulty utilizing community oriented/problem solving techniques which include community engagement, resource development, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention, detection and investigation, apprehension of violators, preservation of order, and related police functions.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current MCOLES certification or certifiable pending academy graduation
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Possession of the physical capabilities necessary to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to successfully complete training to become a certified LEIN computer system operator
- Demonstrated ability to accurately complete written reports
- Must possess maturity of judgment and ability to act with tact and restraint while utilizing resolutions techniques
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One year of increasingly responsible work experience in public safety
- Experience working in a higher education environment