What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (New Recruits and Laterals) - 1/12/24 Testing Date position at City of Springfield (MO)?
JOB
The Springfield Police Department is seeking to hire passionate new officers to make a positive impact in the Southwest Missouri area. Our department has one of the best training programs in the area, along with an abundance of diverse specialized units to experience, and an excellent benefits package. We are looking for people who are dedicated and motivated to serve. Individuals who believe in constitutional, community-engaged policing and who are committed to protecting the rights of all people.As a Springfield Police Recruit, you'll have received quality training through the Academy to prepare you for the position of Police Officer. After graduating the Academy, you will start off in patrol, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promoting the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special detail. SPD is one of the best agencies in Missouri for specialized assignments and promotional opportunities.Through our 6-month paid Police Academy, as a Police Recruit you will develop skills to: Understand and enforce the law in order to provide quality service and assist in our mission to reduce crime within the City of SpringfieldUse modern policing methods to solve problems in our community while treating people fairly and with a helpful attitudeHold yourself and others around you accountable using sound moral principles that earn the public trust, respect, and confidence of the communityEffectively communicate with citizens through active listening, compassion, and empathyAs a Lateral hire, you will have a shortened 1-month academy to learn about Springfield’s specific policies and procedures. Read more about our Lateral Program here.Selection ProcessApplicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as a Springfield Police Recruit and go through our Police Academy: Written ExamPhysical Agility TestInterviewBackground InvestigationDrug Screen*Polygraph*Psychological Evaluation*Medical Examination**These examinations are completed after a conditional job offer is accepted.We offer Testing and Relocation Assistance!TestingTo help with costs incurred from traveling to participate in entry testing, travel vouchers are provided.Distance TraveledTravel Assistance Provided50-150 miles$50 travel voucher150 miles or more$125 travel voucher and 1 overnight hotel accommodation Follow-up Testing and Post OfferDuring the post-offer phase of the Officer selection process, on-site testing is required such as a polygraph and psychological examination. Testing is coordinated and accommodations are made so that the least amount of travel is required of our candidates. Additional assistance is available to help with costs incurred for both Police Recruits and Lateral Officer candidates.Distance traveledTravel Assistance Provided150 miles or more$125 travel voucher per visit and 1 overnight hotel accommodation50-150 miles$50 travel voucher per visit RelocationWe love welcoming new Officers to our wonderful community. To make things easier, we offer relocation reimbursement. This benefit is offered to both new Recruits and Lateral Officer candidates.Distance TraveledReimbursement Amount50-150 milesUp to $1,000150-300 milesUp to $3,000300 miles or moreUp to $5,000This application must be submitted to determine your eligibility to take the written exam. If you've read through this information and you're not ready to apply, consider getting more information by talking to a recruiter.This job posting is for our January 12th testing date and will qualify for the September 2024 academy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Experience, Education, and TrainingPolice RecruitMust be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. ANDMust possess 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university;ORClass A POST certified peace officer or currently enrolled in a Class A POST program with successful passing of POST exam within six months of application deadline;ORTwo years of active duty military service with an honorable discharge;ORFour years of honorable military service in national guard or armed forces reserves;ORPossess a Missouri Class B certification as a peace officer plus at least two years of full time law enforcement experience within the last 5 years;ORTwo years experience as a Police Service RepresentativeORTwo years of experience as a 911 dispatcher and/or telecommunicatorPREFERREDLaw enforcement experience and/or education preferred, but not required.Additional RequirementsU.S. Citizen21 years of age at commissionExcellent physical conditionNo felony convictionsNo conviction for domestic assaultNo more than one DWI conviction; and no DWI conviction in the past three yearsMay not have two (2) moving violations from separate incidents within the past twelve months, or have been at fault in more than one (1) traffic crash/accident during the past twelve (12) monthsMeet vision and hearing standardsNo objectionable tattoos and no head, face or neck tattoos.Police Officer (Lateral) RequirementsIn addition to the requirements listed above, lateral candidates must possess the following: A MO POST Class A license (if candidate does not possess a MO POST Class A license, but possesses law enforcement certification through another state, he/she may participate in the testing process while seeking reciprocity through MO POST)ANDA minimum of two years full time sworn police experience in any state within the last five years. Police experience must include the primary duties of responding to calls for service, conducting preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes, responding to traffic accidents and apprehending, detaining and arresting suspects.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Testing & Selection Procedure StepsSubmit applicationBe sure to attach, email (faith.teycer@springfieldmo.gov), fax, or drop off documents showing you meet the minimum requirements. These can be unofficial copies.Receive email notification with instructions to schedule for written exam.Schedule for written exam, January 12, 2024.Bring photo ID with you on day of testing.Complete the written exam and physical agility test.Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the written exam for the following weekGo to scheduled interview.Background investigation will begin.Once the background investigation is completed, a conditional job offer can be made.The final steps after a conditional job offer is made include a drug test, medical exam, psychological evaluation, and polygraph before the job offer is confirmed.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and VetIndividuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
The Springfield Police Department is seeking to hire passionate new officers to make a positive impact in the Southwest Missouri area. Our department has one of the best training programs in the area, along with an abundance of diverse specialized units to experience, and an excellent benefits package. We are looking for people who are dedicated and motivated to serve. Individuals who believe in constitutional, community-engaged policing and who are committed to protecting the rights of all people.As a Springfield Police Recruit, you'll have received quality training through the Academy to prepare you for the position of Police Officer. After graduating the Academy, you will start off in patrol, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promoting the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special detail. SPD is one of the best agencies in Missouri for specialized assignments and promotional opportunities.Through our 6-month paid Police Academy, as a Police Recruit you will develop skills to: Understand and enforce the law in order to provide quality service and assist in our mission to reduce crime within the City of SpringfieldUse modern policing methods to solve problems in our community while treating people fairly and with a helpful attitudeHold yourself and others around you accountable using sound moral principles that earn the public trust, respect, and confidence of the communityEffectively communicate with citizens through active listening, compassion, and empathyAs a Lateral hire, you will have a shortened 1-month academy to learn about Springfield’s specific policies and procedures. Read more about our Lateral Program here.Selection ProcessApplicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as a Springfield Police Recruit and go through our Police Academy: Written ExamPhysical Agility TestInterviewBackground InvestigationDrug Screen*Polygraph*Psychological Evaluation*Medical Examination**These examinations are completed after a conditional job offer is accepted.We offer Testing and Relocation Assistance!TestingTo help with costs incurred from traveling to participate in entry testing, travel vouchers are provided.Distance TraveledTravel Assistance Provided50-150 miles$50 travel voucher150 miles or more$125 travel voucher and 1 overnight hotel accommodation Follow-up Testing and Post OfferDuring the post-offer phase of the Officer selection process, on-site testing is required such as a polygraph and psychological examination. Testing is coordinated and accommodations are made so that the least amount of travel is required of our candidates. Additional assistance is available to help with costs incurred for both Police Recruits and Lateral Officer candidates.Distance traveledTravel Assistance Provided150 miles or more$125 travel voucher per visit and 1 overnight hotel accommodation50-150 miles$50 travel voucher per visit RelocationWe love welcoming new Officers to our wonderful community. To make things easier, we offer relocation reimbursement. This benefit is offered to both new Recruits and Lateral Officer candidates.Distance TraveledReimbursement Amount50-150 milesUp to $1,000150-300 milesUp to $3,000300 miles or moreUp to $5,000This application must be submitted to determine your eligibility to take the written exam. If you've read through this information and you're not ready to apply, consider getting more information by talking to a recruiter.This job posting is for our January 12th testing date and will qualify for the September 2024 academy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Experience, Education, and TrainingPolice RecruitMust be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. ANDMust possess 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university;ORClass A POST certified peace officer or currently enrolled in a Class A POST program with successful passing of POST exam within six months of application deadline;ORTwo years of active duty military service with an honorable discharge;ORFour years of honorable military service in national guard or armed forces reserves;ORPossess a Missouri Class B certification as a peace officer plus at least two years of full time law enforcement experience within the last 5 years;ORTwo years experience as a Police Service RepresentativeORTwo years of experience as a 911 dispatcher and/or telecommunicatorPREFERREDLaw enforcement experience and/or education preferred, but not required.Additional RequirementsU.S. Citizen21 years of age at commissionExcellent physical conditionNo felony convictionsNo conviction for domestic assaultNo more than one DWI conviction; and no DWI conviction in the past three yearsMay not have two (2) moving violations from separate incidents within the past twelve months, or have been at fault in more than one (1) traffic crash/accident during the past twelve (12) monthsMeet vision and hearing standardsNo objectionable tattoos and no head, face or neck tattoos.Police Officer (Lateral) RequirementsIn addition to the requirements listed above, lateral candidates must possess the following: A MO POST Class A license (if candidate does not possess a MO POST Class A license, but possesses law enforcement certification through another state, he/she may participate in the testing process while seeking reciprocity through MO POST)ANDA minimum of two years full time sworn police experience in any state within the last five years. Police experience must include the primary duties of responding to calls for service, conducting preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes, responding to traffic accidents and apprehending, detaining and arresting suspects.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Testing & Selection Procedure StepsSubmit applicationBe sure to attach, email (faith.teycer@springfieldmo.gov), fax, or drop off documents showing you meet the minimum requirements. These can be unofficial copies.Receive email notification with instructions to schedule for written exam.Schedule for written exam, January 12, 2024.Bring photo ID with you on day of testing.Complete the written exam and physical agility test.Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the written exam for the following weekGo to scheduled interview.Background investigation will begin.Once the background investigation is completed, a conditional job offer can be made.The final steps after a conditional job offer is made include a drug test, medical exam, psychological evaluation, and polygraph before the job offer is confirmed.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and VetIndividuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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