Police Officer

Description

The Police Officer protects and preserves the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Riverside with impartiality. Examples of Duties:

• Patrol city streets, parks, commercial, & residential areas to prevent, discover, & deter crime
• Enforce laws and issue citations as necessary
• Respond to calls & investigate issues
• Conduct accident investigations
• Prepare reports & records
• Conduct follow-up investigations by questioning victims, witnesses, & suspects and taking written statements
• Develop leads & tips
• Search crime scenes for clues & preserve evidence
• Evaluate evidence & arrest offenders
• Prepare cases for giving testimony & testify in court

Typical Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• Must have or be able to acquire a MO POST certification
• Must have or be able to maintain a clean criminal record and driving history
• Must have proportionate height and weight
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, which include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime assignments

Disqualifying Factors

• The commission of a crime classified as a felony under Missouri Statute regardless of conviction status
• Non-felony crimes and incidents involving moral turpitude may be a disqualifying factor but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Excessive traffic tickets
• Conviction of a Domestic Violence related crime or the respondent of an active full order of protection
• Sale, distribution, supplying of narcotics (to include prescription drugs)
• Deceit or otherwise lying in an official police investigation or administrative inquiry
• Use or possession of any controlled substance within the last five years (Where the use or possession of that controlled substance in itself would be classified a felony under Missouri Statute)
• Any illegal use of a controlled substance in the past two years (to include prescription drugs)

Supplemental Information

The ideal candidate must have a strong commitment to integrity and fairness. They will be able to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people & personalities and be able to react quickly & calmly in emergencies. Must be able to conduct self and operate firearms and other equipment in a safe manner. Must use good judgement in evaluating situations, problem solving, and making sound decisions. Must have excellent verbal & written communications skills.

The schedule for this position is a set 12 hour schedule, with every other Friday through Sunday off. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and some overtime.

Academy sponsorships are provided to non-POST certified candidates in addition to a $1,000 hiring incentive. POST certified officers will receive lateral transfer pay and a $10,000 hiring incentive.

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