Police Officer

The Maryville Police Department is seekingindividuals interested in joining our team. Missouri POST certification is preferred but not required. If you're an experienced police officer wanting to work in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be of service to the community, and be engaged with a supportive team and community, while working in a fun, friendly, family-oriented atmosphere, then you should consider applying.

As a lateral hire, you will complete an abbreviated Field Training Program designed to familiarize you with Maryville's unique policies, procedures, and ordinances. Lateral hires are also eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive, with a four-year commitment. As a Maryville Police Officer, you'll have received quality training throughout the year to prepare you for your duties of Police Officer, beyond just responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promoting the safety of the public.

Salary range: $25.11/Hour (52,229/Year) to $33.99/Hour ($70,699/Year) Lateral transfer starting salary based on years of law enforcement 12-Hour shifts with three day weekends every other weekend Maryville Police Officer's serve the community by performing a variety of routine and complex public safety duties including patrol, crime prevention, enforcement of all laws, protecting lives and property, conducting arrests, response to calls, conducting preliminary investigations, and encouraging a positive community relationship. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to a Shift Sergeant of the Police Department. Under the general direction of the shift sergeant, Maryville Police Officer's serve the community by performing a variety of routine and complex public safety duties including patrol, crime prevention, enforcement of all laws, protecting lives and property, conducting arrests, response to calls, conducting preliminary investigations, and encouraging a positive community relationship.

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