Police Officer I - Branson, MO. Police Department
A Police Officer I is the entry-level P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement officer position with the City of Branson. The work of this position consists of patrolling City streets, enforcing laws, and responding to emergency calls within an assigned district of the City to help ensure and maintain a safe environment for citizens, visitors, and businesses in accordance with Departmental standards. This position is subject to various working environments and may be assigned to shift work that can include weekends and holidays based on the Department's 24/7/365 operation. This position is also subject to emergency call-ins. The incumbent in this role works under supervision and reports directly to a Police Sergeant, and indirectly to a Police Lieutenant, the Assistant Police Chief, and the Police Chief. This position will require shift work as it is necessary to have operations 24 hours a day/7 days a week
TYPE: Full Time
SALARY: The starting hourly wage is $23.29 per hour and will increase to $24.227 per hour after 6 months of successful probation. Experienced lateral hires can earn between $55,244.00 - $60,768.00 annually depending on qualifications and experience. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Please click on this link, https://bransonmo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18667/2024-Benefit-Statement, for benefits information for entry-level officers. If hired within one (1) year of obtaining P.O.S.T. certification, the City of Branson will reimburse for tuition costs and other approved expenses incurred while the employee attended the training academy. .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION: Please click on this link, https://bransonmo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18668/Job-Description, for the full job description. MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING • High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. • Successful completion of a Certified Law Enforcement Academy is required. • Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri P.O.S.T. Certificate as a condition of employment. o Candidates with certifications from other states will be allowed 30 days to receive P.O.S.T. Certification in the state of Missouri after the offer of employment is made. PREFERED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING • Two (2) years of experience in a similar or larger sized agency is preferred and starting pay could be considered higher to reflect such experience. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS • Must be at least 21 years of age at the start of employment. • Vision must be correctable to 20/40 and pass the Ishihara color vision test and/or be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green and amber • Must possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson. • Tattoos, Scarification, Body Art, and Body Modifications must meet City of Branson Employee Appearance at Work policy. • Must be highly engaged in the department's goals and be able to work cooperatively with Police Department Leadership in achieving those goals. • Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license and be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position. • Must be able to pass drug and alcohol screenings, a background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical/physical examinations. • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To apply got to, https://bransonmo.acquiretm.com/apply_clean.aspx?id=1672. EEO The City of Branson provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Branson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The City of Branson will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment. The City of Branson is a tobacco-free workplace.
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
