Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $16.798 per hour, $34,941 annually.

Position Summary:

Performs in a training environment while completing the Police Academy. Performs non-emergency police work in a trainee capacity; assists police staff with law enforcement duties. Successful completion of the Police Academy is required to progress to the Police Officer position.

Essential Functions:

1. Attends training academy, training sessions, seminars, workshops, and police related meetings as directed. Demonstrates knowledge and skills presented at the Academy to progress to the Police Officer position.
2. Responds to and assists with non-emergency calls.
3. Answers citizen complaints and/or general inquiries.
4. Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws.
5. Issues and explains citations for violations to citizens, school students, visitors, and guests to the City.
6. Assists Police Officers with conducting preliminary investigations; assists in preparation of accurate police reports.
7. Maintains a presence on the streets; directs traffic; assists pedestrians; assists with parked cars and other citizen services as necessary and appropriate.
8. Prepares various daily and periodic written and verbal reports; completes departmental forms; completes logs and verifies information and administrative duties as assigned.
9. Assists with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response; directs evacuation traffic, flood traffic, snow, and ice traffic.
10. Contributes effectively to the Police Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Accredited college coursework in law enforcement or related discipline is preferred, but not required.
• Prior law enforcement experience is preferred, but not required. Prior military experience is preferred, and honorable discharge is required.
• Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Possess Missouri POST certification or be eligible to enroll and participate in the Police Academy and POST certification upon hire.
• Must obtain and maintain POST certification throughout employment.