Police Officer

University City, MO
University city Police Department

Salary: $28.79 – $36.74 Hourly

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining law and order, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, protection of life and property, apprehension of law violators, and other related duties in the Police Department such as in the Bureau of Investigation and traffic enforcement.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
  • Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  • Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
  • Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Patrol specific area on foot or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.
  • Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
  • Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
  • Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
  • Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and
  • eyewitnesses.
  • Regular, reliable attendance.

Requirements:

  • Application Procedure Under the procedure established by the City of University City, all appointments as a Police Officer are made on the basis of competitive testing, interviews and background investigation. Before appointment, applicants must complete all phases of the selection procedure; the selection procedure may consist of the following: Written Test, Oral Interview Board, Psychological Assessment, Medical Examination/Drug Screening, Physical Fitness Examination, Background Investigation, Psychological Stress Evaluator Examination.
  • The duration of the Police Officer selection process is approximately three months.
  • During this selection process, sensitive or confidential aspects of the candidate’s personal lives may be explored.
  • Candidates who have completed or are currently attending a local Police Academy may receive preference or be processed first.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Completion of Policy Academy preferred.
  • Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by additional education.
  • POST Certified preferred.