Public Safety Officer

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to police and fire fighting services in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations and the combating, extinguishing and prevention of fires.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols streets, roads, alleys and highways to detect and prevent violations of motor vehicle or criminal laws.
• Directs traffic in congested or emergency areas.
• Assists the general public as much as possible and practical in a variety of problems or circumstances.
• Arrests traffic violators and those committing a felony or misdemeanor, advising the person of his/her rights and processing the individual through appropriate channels.
• May perform investigative, undercover intelligence work in a variety of vice operations such as narcotics, internal affairs, frauds and related areas.
• May perform community relations work.
• Notes and investigates suspicious persons and establishments, reporting them to superior officers.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two years related experience and/or Associate’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant training in police work.
• Successful completion of a drug screening test (subject to random drug screenings).
• Must have an excellent work history and attendance record.
• Excellent driving record.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Missouri Police Officer Certification.
• Fire Arms Certification.
• Breathalyzer Certification.
• LiveScan Certification.
• Fire Fighting Training.
• Operations Certification.
• CPR Certification.
• EMT Certification desired

Preferred Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Three years related experience and/or Associate’s degree and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of
  education and experience.
• One-year experience in law enforcement and fire protection preferred