Police Officer (New Recruits and Laterals) - 08/21/2026 Testing Date

About the role

The Springfield Police Department is seeking passionate new officers to serve in Southwest Missouri. The department offers a comprehensive training program, diverse units, and competitive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and provide quality service
• Solve community problems using modern policing methods
• Treat people fairly and with helpful attitude
• Hold oneself and others accountable
• Communicate effectively with citizens
• Engage in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and special detail
• Participate in specialized assignments and promotional opportunities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 21 years of age at or before commissioning
• Three years of full-time police experience within the last five years
• No felony convictions
• No more than one DWI conviction in the past three years
• No more than one moving violation from separate incidents within the past twelve months
• No objectionable tattoos, especially on the face, head, or neck

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Excellent physical condition
• Valid driver's license

Skills

As a Springfield Police Recruit, you will develop skills to:

• Understand and enforce the law
• Use modern policing methods
• Hold yourself and others accountable
• Communicate effectively with citizens

Benefits

• Quality training through the Police Academy
• Abundance of diverse specialized units
• Adequate benefits package
• Opportunities for promotion and specialized assignments

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on shift schedules are not specified in the job posting.