The Ferguson Police Department is seeking motivated candidates with the ability to exercise sound judgment and compassionate community assistance for the position of Police Officer. The position of Police Officer is vital to the success of the City of Ferguson. The ideal candidate is dedicated to protecting the people and property while maintaining peace throughout the community. A person in this position is responsible for community engagement; enforcing and upholding City ordinances as well as State and Federal laws. Cadet opportunities may be available and we welcome applications.
The City of Ferguson offers a minimum starting rate of $61,252.81 annually and competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, 100% City-paid LTD and life insurance plans, paid vacation/sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and residency incentive pay of $300.00 per month for full-time Police Officers.
OUR COMMUNITY
The City of Ferguson, Missouri is located in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan area, close to downtown St. Louis, Clayton, and Lambert St. Louis International Airport. This historic community is a mix of diverse neighborhoods, business district, big-box stores in the I-270 corridor, and world headquarters to Fortune 500 company Emerson Electric. In this well-established and mature city approx. 110 full-time staff provide a range of municipal services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is responsible law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. An employee of this class may be assigned to uniformed patrol, crime prevention, canine duty, traffic accident investigation, or other specialized departmental activity. Work involves an element of personal danger in the pursuit of duties. Officers must exercise independent judgment in meeting both routine and complex emergency situations and act without direct supervision. A significant portion of time involves public contact where discretion and tact are to be conscientiously exercised. Assignments and instructions are received in general terms from a superior officer who reviews and evaluates work methods and results through reports, observations, and discussions. General duty work including:
Patrols residential and commercial property to observe, prevent, or terminate unlawful acts; maintains radio contact with dispatch; reports crimes or unusual situations; responds to calls or initiates actions; backs up other units as required.
Responds to calls involving traffic accidents and other serious accidents; secures scene to protect victims and property; gives first aid and calls for medical assistance; interviews participants and witnesses; collects other related information and completes reports.
Facilitates the movement of people and vehicles, including enforcement of all traffic regulations; controls and redirects traffic in congested areas and scenes of emergency or danger; promotes traffic safety; assists stranded motorists; enforces parking restrictions; controls crowds; prevents the blockage of sidewalks, streets, and other public accesses.
Operates a radar unit in monitoring speed of traffic; stops violators and issues warnings or citations; conducts appropriate tests for determination of intoxication, when appropriate.
Responds to a wide range of citizen needs and requests, at times under emergency conditions; e.g., accidents, rescue efforts, searches for missing person(s), alarms, and in-progress felonies.
Responds to reports of criminal activity; searches buildings, residences, and surrounding areas for criminal subjects; secures scene to restore peace and protect evidence; calls for assistance as needed; provides backup to other officers engaged in confrontation or arrest activities.
Interviews complainants and witnesses; analyzes probable sequence of events; seeks additional data through research, telephone calls, interviews and other methods; identifies, arrests, fingerprints, and takes offender(s) into custody for probable cause; advises such persons of their constitutional rights; searches for weapons or contraband; interrogates suspects regarding act(s) committed; transports for incarceration; testifies in court proceedings to provide known facts and evidence.
Serves as a field-training officer, on an assigned basis; patrols with recruits and instructs officers on police procedures; evaluates officers during probationary period.
Practices the use of a variety of firearms on a periodic basis; attends continuing education seminars and lectures on various law enforcement practices and techniques.
Provides effective and efficient customer services and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
Follows safe work practices.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
May be assigned other duties including; Traffic Officer, Department Analyst, Detective, School Resource Officer, Canine Officer. Examples of essential job functions for these duties are described in the attached addendums. Performs related work duties as assigned. All Police Officers work under the direction of the Police Chief.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school (or GED), supplemented by the state-approved course of law enforcement training; experience as a Community Service Officer or in a law enforcement setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local civil and criminal statutes and ordinances on which charges and arrests are executed, including laws of arrest, search, and seizure.
Knowledge of police rules and regulations and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings.
Ability to handle sensitive public contacts and to deal tactfully and courteously but firmly with the public.
Ability to distinguish confidential material and apply departmental standards for security and privacy.
Ability to testify in court and similar proceedings.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by competent authority.
Skill in the use of firearms and such other regular and special police equipment as may be assigned.
be 21 years of age at the time of employment,
be capable of passing a physical performance assessment,
no felony or Class “A” misdemeanor record of convictions.
be Missouri Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Program Certified,
have a valid Missouri Class D License
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Military Discharge (DD214) where applicable.
SELECTION PROCESS
Oral Interview
Background Investigation
Polygraph
Psychological Exam
Citizen's Interview
Chief's Interview
Pre-placement physical & drug screen
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may have to work in inclement weather; may be subject to personal hostility; and the potential exists for sustaining serious bodily harm or possibly death in the performance of duties. The employee is frequently exposed to life-threatening situations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Ferguson is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Go to www.fergusoncity.com to complete an online job application or email your cover letter, resume and 3 references to
[email protected]. Alternatively, send to City of Ferguson City Hall, Attention: Human Resources, 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135.
