Police Officer
Police Officer
Starting Salary: $27.23 Hourly
The City offers excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term
disability, a retirement pension, 12 holidays, two personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition
reimbursement, employee assistance, a discounted recreation center membership and more!
The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Law Enforcement team. The typical duties
of this position include patrolling the City of Wentzville along with investigating crimes, responding to citizen
complaints and requests, and enforcing traffic laws.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
- Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
- Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations and making arrests.
- Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
- Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
- Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses and interrogating suspects.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field desired.
- Police Academy graduate or Missouri Peace Officer Certification (POST) required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Maintain continuing education hours annually as required by the Missouri POST Commission.
- Ability to use good judgment and think quickly in difficult or stressful situations.
- Ability to identify potential liabilities and minimize negative exposure.
The City of Wentzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.