What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Missouri Certified/Lateral Entry) position at City of Lee's Summit, MO?
Salary : $24.22 Hourly
Location : Police Department-Lee's Summit, MO
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 00425
Department : Police Patrol
Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025
Description
Police Officers are under the supervision of a shift or unit supervisor. The position requires consistent attention and commitment to the Lee's Summit Police Department's mission, goal and objectives. Primary responsibility is for enforcement of laws, statutes and ordinances to provide public safety and order to the community at large.
Applicants wishing to apply via this job opening must hold a current, valid Missouri P.O.S.T. Class A law enforcement license or the ability to transfer an out of state law enforcement license to Missouri. Applicants who do not possess a current Missouri license should apply via the recruit officer job posting.
Police Officers with P.O.S.T. Class A Certification / experience can make a lateral entry into the compensation plan based on years of experience. Compensation chart linked below.
Requirements
- Law enforcement licensing through Missouri Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
- Must posses a current Missouri P.O.S.T. Class A Peace Officer License.
- If out of state, must be able to transfer equivalent credentials.
- Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or general equivalency degree.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must have a Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to obtain a Valid Operator's License immediately following date of hire as defined by resident state regulations.
- No felony convictions or commission of or participation in any Felony crime, whether detected or not.
- No on-going or repetitious history of committing or participating in Misdemeanor crimes, whether detected or not.
- Must be credible witness in court.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Must pass required testing to include polygraph examination, background investigation and psychological evaluation
Do you hold a current, valid Missouri P.O.S.T. Class A law enforcement license?
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Salary : $24
