JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing police services to the public for the purpose of maintaining public order and safety.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Patrols assigned areas to identify and deter criminal activity and to identify public safety hazards.
•  Responds to calls for police service and provides assistance to citizens.
• Issues citations and makes arrests for traffic law violations.
• Investigates crimes, traffic accidents, missing persons, and other incidents.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws by issuing warning and summonses and by making arrests.
• Writes reports of crimes, accidents, arrests, and other incidents.
• Prepares cases for presentation to prosecutors.
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Directs traffic and provides crowd control.
• Participates in community problem solving activities.
• Renders assistance in calls for service for vehicle lock-outs in emergency situations, escorts, and emergency contacts.
• Refers citizens with non-law-enforcement problems to appropriate agencies.
• Assists other agencies with investigations.
• Conducts safety programs for schools, clubs, and other civic organizations.
• Serves as Front Desk Officer as assigned; greets all pedestrian traffic and handles the initial phases of all complaints or inquiries; provides assistance to the on-street field supervisor; accepts cash bonds; admits and releases prisoners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal criminal and civil law.
• Knowledge of the procedures, guidelines, and equipment used in modern law enforcement activities.
• Knowledge of the geographic layout of the city.
• Skill in the implementation and enforcement of policies and guidelines.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum age 21.
• Valid Missouri’s driver’s license.
• Must be certified as police officer by the State of Missouri.
• Must obtain certifications or qualifications in type III breath-alcohol testing, speed radar operation and handgun and patrol rifle operation.
• Required to meet physical fitness standards as set by the department.
• Must have no convictions for felonies or crimes involving domestic violence.

Benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance provided, retirement pension plan provided, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, and more. The total compensation value for this position is $31.89 hourly/$66,337 yearly, which consists of the starting hourly rate plus the benefit package. For more benefit information go to www.cityofcape.org/jobs .

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V