Police Offiicer - Cottleville, MO. Police Department

POST Certified Police Officer (FULL-TIME) The Cottleville MO. Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Officer. A successful applicant will be of good character and high ethical standards, able to pass rigorous background investigation, great judgment, strong writing skills and ability to work a rotating twelve hour (12) schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, and be able to work with a diverse public.

TYPE:  Full Time

SALARY:  Cottleville Police Officers receive a competitive hourly rate of $25.24/hr and an excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, LAGERs Pension). Cottleville Police Officers work rotating 12 hour shifts totaling approximately 2176 hours per year. Therefore, the annual starting salary currently is approximately $57,750 which also includes holiday pay..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have a Class A POST license or applicant must be currently enrolled in a police academy with successful graduation before date of hire. Applicant must have a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university or three (3) years experience as a police officer, be a minimum of 21 years of age, and possess valid Missouri drivers license without a history of suspensions/revocations.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION:  Please Complete the CPD Employment Application Packet at, https://www.cityofcottleville.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CPD-Personal-History-Questionnaire-revised-2021-fillable.pdf (including all required documents) and submit the completed packet in person at the Police Dept. during normal business hours of 9 am - 5 pm. Please direct the completed Application Packet to the attention of Chief of Police. The City of Cottleville is an Equal Opportunity Employer in search of individuals that want to be a part of a progressive and professional organization.

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