What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patrol Officer position at City of Kirkwood?
Looking for meaningful work and great benefits? Here at the City of Kirkwood, we work as a team and put people first; that's the secret to our success and why we are recognized as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work in!
What you will be doing:
- Performs uniformed patrol work involving traffic and crime control
- Investigates criminal activity
- Enforcement of laws and ordinances
- Protection of life and property
- Gives presentations to groups and individuals on subject matter related to job tasks and functions
Our Ideal Candidate Has:
- 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 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 have graduated from Academy by August 2025)
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Excellent physical and mental condition
- Must be 21 years of age on or before the date of appointment.
Our 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.
We Provide:
- Competitive Pay
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (some plans are Free to employees!)
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
- Life and LTD Insurance provided
- Wellness Program and Earned Health Day
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply: Complete this electronic employment application 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, at the address listed above.
PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.
THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.
Salary : $71,864 - $89,886
