What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Wentzville?
The City of Wentzville Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Police Officers. As a Police Officer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our community by preventing crime, enforcing laws, and providing public safety services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patrol and Community Engagement: Patrol assigned areas to deter crime, respond to calls for service, and interact with the public to build trust and rapport.
- Crime Investigation: Conduct thorough investigations of criminal activities, collect evidence, and prepare detailed reports.
- Law Enforcement: Enforce federal, state, and local laws, including issuing citations, making arrests, and testifying in court.
- Public Service: Assist citizens in need, respond to emergencies, and provide community education on crime prevention and safety.
- Crisis Intervention: Handle crisis situations with empathy and professionalism, de-escalating conflicts and providing support to those in distress.
The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.
This job posting will remain open until filled.
Job Qualifications Education, experience, and training required or desirable to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Police Academy graduate or Missouri Peace Officer Certification (POST) required.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Two years of related experience desired.
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or a related field desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.
- Maintain continuing education hours annually as required by the Missouri POST Commission.
- Knowledge of the layout of the City.
- Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and essential office equipment.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively and to de-escalate tense situations as they arise.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to use good judgment and think quickly in difficult or stressful situations.
- Ability to identify potential liabilities and minimize negative exposure.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty.
