POLICE OFFICER

**JOB SUMMARY:** This position is responsible for protecting life and property and enforcing laws. **MAJOR DUTIES:** - Performs traffic direction and control at special events; enforces traffic law violations; investigates traffic accidents and produces data to identify high crash and high violation areas. - Maintains the Alco Sensor IV breath alcohol instrument as assigned; provides written records of the instrument’s maintenance to the Department of Health. - Prepares required reports for accidents, arrests, and other incidents. - Conducts public and department education by making public appearances as requested. - Answers calls for service; makes arrests; transports prisoners; serves warrants; patrols business and residential areas. - Performs documentation; prepares paperwork; conducts follow-up investigations; packages and logs evidence; books and bonds prisoners. - Maintains equipment, vehicle, and uniform. - Performs community policing activities. - Inspects residents for wanted parties. - Provides ATM escort for banks. - Distributes inmate meals and provides inmate transport. - Serves as School Resource Officer as assigned. - Testifies in court. - Serves as DARE Officer and/or coordinates DARE program as assigned. - Participates in or coordinates department training activities. - Assists in maintaining accreditation files. - Performs other related duties as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION**: - Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. - Knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal justice system. - Knowledge of standard investigation techniques. - Skill in the operation of vehicles and specialized equipment. - Skill in self-defense techniques and the operation of firearms. - Skill in performing criminal investigations. - Skill in the use of computers and various software programs. - Skill in oral and written communication. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** - Must be at least 21 years of age. - Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Two years of college or military experience preferred. - Missouri POST certification. - Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. - Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Missouri. - Additional training required after hire. - Build and maintain tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public. - Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect. - Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality