Police Officer

Ferguson, MO
Ferguson Police Department

Salary: $61,252.81 annually.

Position Summary:

The Ferguson Police Department is seeking motivated candidates with the ability to exercise sound judgment and compassionate community assistance for the position of Police Officer. The position of Police Officer is vital to the success of the City of Ferguson. The ideal candidate is dedicated to protecting the people and property while maintaining peace throughout the community. A person in this position is responsible for community engagement; enforcing and upholding City ordinances as well as State and Federal laws. Cadet opportunities may be available and we welcome applications.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrols residential and commercial property to observe, prevent, or terminate unlawful acts; maintains radio contact with dispatch; reports crimes or unusual situations; responds to calls or initiates actions; backs up other units as required.
  2. Responds to calls involving traffic accidents and other serious accidents; secures scene to protect victims and property; gives first aid and calls for medical assistance; interviews participants and witnesses; collects other related information and completes reports.
  3. Facilitates the movement of people and vehicles, including enforcement of all traffic regulations; controls and redirects traffic in congested areas and scenes of emergency or danger; promotes traffic safety; assists stranded motorists; enforces parking restrictions; controls crowds; prevents the blockage of sidewalks, streets, and other public accesses.
  4. Operates a radar unit in monitoring speed of traffic; stops violators and issues warnings or citations; conducts appropriate tests for determination of intoxication, when appropriate.
  5. Responds to a wide range of citizen needs and requests, at times under emergency conditions; e.g., accidents, rescue efforts, searches for missing person(s), alarms, and in-progress felonies.
  6. Responds to reports of criminal activity; searches buildings, residences, and surrounding areas for criminal subjects; secures scene to restore peace and protect evidence; calls for assistance as needed; provides backup to other officers engaged in confrontation or arrest activities.
  7. Interviews complainants and witnesses; analyzes probable sequence of events; seeks additional data through research, telephone calls, interviews and other methods; identifies, arrests, fingerprints, and takes offender(s) into custody for probable cause; advises such persons of their constitutional rights; searches for weapons or contraband; interrogates suspects regarding act(s) committed; transports for incarceration; testifies in court proceedings to provide known facts and evidence.
  8. Serves as a field-training officer, on an assigned basis; patrols with recruits and instructs officers on police procedures; evaluates officers during probationary period.
  9. Practices the use of a variety of firearms on a periodic basis; attends continuing education seminars and lectures on various law enforcement practices and techniques.
  10. Provides effective and efficient customer services and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
  11. Follows safe work practices.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school (or GED), supplemented by the state-approved course of law enforcement training; experience as a Community Service Officer or in a law enforcement setting.
  • Be 21 years of age at the time of employment,
  • Be capable of passing a physical performance assessment,
  • No felony or Class “A” misdemeanor record of convictions.
  • Be Missouri Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Program Certified,
  • Have a valid Missouri Class D License.
  • Military Discharge (DD214) where applicable.