Patrol Officer - Kirkwood

Responsibilities: • Performs uniformed patrol work involving traffic and crime control • Investigates criminal activity • Enforcement of laws and ordinances • Arrests offenders • Protection of life and property • Gives presentations to groups and individuals on subject matter related to job tasks and functions WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Potential contact with persons and /or articles with contagious/communicable diseases. Personal danger related to armed and or dangerous persons/animals. Working in possible inclement weather and shift work. Non-Smoking Environment.

TYPE:  Full Time

SALARY:  $68,401.37 - $82,871.50 ($63,784.28 for Police Academy Trainee) .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  • Strong communication skills • Ability to act effectively in emergency and non-emergency situations • Must be a U.S. citizen • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions • Possess a valid driver's license • Excellent physical and mental condition • Possess a Missouri Class A Peace Officer License (or after being hired, must successfully complete the course of study at the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy and graduate with a Missouri Class A Peace Officer License by 21st birthday.) • Must be 21 years of age on or before the date of appointment.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION:  Complete an electronic employment application on the City website under “Employment” OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122 OR: call 314-984-6975 to have one e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: Attn: Human Resources-PD, at the address listed above. https://kirkwoodmo.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1004052.html

CLOSING DATE:  08/16/2023