Police Officer

Starting Pay

$22/hr.

Job Type

Full-time and Part-Time Opportunity

Description

The Indian Point Police Department is seeking to hire experienced and personable police officers dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Our department has been completely renovated and restaffed with competent, experienced officers. New team members will enjoy a favorable work environment, great equipment, and an excellent benefits and wage package.

We are looking for people with high integrity and motivated to serve. Prospective candidates will be individuals who believe in constitutional, community-engaged policing, and who are committed to protecting the rights of all people.

New officers are tasked with responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promoting the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special details, and assignments. Officers will be expected to:

• Understand and enforce the law in order to provide quality police service and assist in our mission to reduce crime within the Village of Indian Point.
• Use modern policing methods to solve problems in our community while treating people fairly and with a helpful attitude.
• Hold yourself and others around you accountable using sound moral principles that earn the public trust, respect, and confidence of the community.
• Effectively communicate with citizens through active listening, compassion, and empathy.

Selection Process
Applicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as an officer in the Village of Indian Point. The process may include:

• Interview(s)
• Background Investigation
• Drug Screen*
• Psychological Evaluation*
• Medical Examination*

We offer Testing and Relocation Assistance!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Relocation
We love welcoming new Officers to our wonderful community. To make things easier, we offer relocation reimbursement if you relocate to within 25 miles of The Village of Indian Point.

Distance Traveled

Reimbursement Amount

50-150 miles Up to $1,000

150-300 miles Up to $1,500

300 miles or more Up to $2,000

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Law enforcement experience required.
• U.S. Citizen
• 21 years of age at commission
• Excellent physical condition
• No felony convictions
• No conviction for domestic assault
• No more than one DWI conviction; and no DWI conviction in the past three years
• May not have two (2) moving violations from separate incidents within the past twelve months, or have been at fault in more than one (1) traffic crash/accident during the past twelve (12) months
• Meet vision and hearing standards.
• Missouri POST license. (If candidate has law enforcement certification through another state, he/she may participate in the testing process while seeking reciprocity through MO POST)

Functions and Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Performs general police duties, processes, and operations for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances. Works special police assignments as required.

SUPERVISION: Works under direct supervision of the unit supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responds to radio dispatched calls for service according to established Department Policy.

2. Observes, analyzes, and evaluates situations to determine appropriate action according to established Department Policy.

3. Monitors and directs traffic and crowd control activities and intervenes as necessary to preserve the peace.

4. Arrests, detains, and apprehends a variety of suspects by use of necessary physical means.

5. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes and traffic incidents, interviews witnesses, collects and preserves evidence.

6. Performs prolonged walking or standing while patrolling on foot.

7. Pursues suspects on foot involving running, climbing, jumping, and maneuvering under, over and around obstacles.

8. Cares for injured persons and administers basic emergency medical aid.

9. Reads, interprets, and enforces federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances.

10. Safely operates police department vehicles and equipment such as mobile computer terminals.

11. Prepares and presents clear and accurate written and oral reports.

12. Participates in in-service training.

13. Testifies in court when required.

14. Administers breathalyzer tests on suspected intoxicated persons in compliance with statutes and ordinances.

15. Observes, retains, and recalls people, places, and situations in detail.

16. Applies community-oriented policing techniques regarding dispute mediation, conflict resolution, analysis of neighborhood problems, behavior management, and crime prevention.

17. Performs self-initiated activities such as traffic stops and citizen contacts in accordance with department goals.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER:

1. Identifies and reports maintenance needs of assigned equipment.

2. Conducts police, safety, and drug education programs requiring personal presentations to various groups, schools, radio, and television audiences.

3. Provides training to other law enforcement officers.

4. Performs duties requiring covert activities.

5. Operates police equipment such as radar detection devices, video equipment, copiers, cameras, etc.

6. Demonstrates creativity regarding police-related problems.

7. Initiates citizen contact using community-oriented philosophy. Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants will successfully complete field training course in the principles and methodologies of law enforcement; memorize, retain, and recall information; follow oral and written instructions including interpreting and enforcing laws and ordinances; observe situations analytically and objectively and report them clearly and completely; maintain peace and order during potentially violent or disruptive situations; possess appropriate judgment to react quickly and calmly under stress and when making daily decisions; utilize computer hardware and software systems as required by job assignment; communicate and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors and citizens; render credible testimony in a court of law; utilize police equipment and protective clothing in a manner consistent with safety principles; follow oral and written instructions; possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens; perform effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the Village’s stated mission and philosophy, including the philosophies of community oriented policing as promoted by the Indian Point Department; present an overall professional image; deal courteously but firmly in a professional manner with the general public; deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public; perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Other Requirements

Testing & Selection Procedure Steps

• Request and submit application. Be sure to attach documents showing that you meet the minimum requirements. These can be unofficial copies.
• Go to scheduled interview.
• If successful in interview, background investigation will begin.
• Once the background investigation is completed, a conditional job offer can be made.
• The final steps after a conditional job offer is made may include a drug test, medical exam, psychological evaluation, and polygraph before the job offer is confirmed.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Veterans

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the Village of Indian Point application in its entirety. The candidate must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they should be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22