FIRE CAPTAIN jobs in O Fallon, MO

Since 1972, the Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal has been the State of Missouri’s premier regulatory oversight and enforcement agency for Fire Investigations, Fire Inspections, Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety, and Firefighter Training and Certification. The Division provides services to over 25,000 firefighters in Missouri, as well as to the 6.1 million residents and over 40 million visitors to the state, each year.

Our vision is to work with Missouri’s Fire Service and other partners to provide a safer environment for the citizens and visitors of Missouri by minimizing the threat of death, injury, and property loss. Our mission is to provide proactive statutory enforcement, regulatory oversight, and education to protect all lives and property from the devastation of fires, explosions, and life safety perils.

We value responsibility, integrity, professionalism, fairness, and dedication. The Division of Fire Safety is looking for a person who shares these values to supervise a team of fire and explosions investigators. Division of Fire Safety Investigators are Missouri POST licensed law enforcement officers stationed throughout the state to assist local fire and law enforcement agencies with fire and explosion investigations.

In addition to challenging work that makes a difference, Captains receive a great benefits package including paid time off, medical/vision/dental insurance, life insurance, and a defined benefits retirement.

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be a Missouri resident and possess a valid Missouri motor vehicle operator’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle upon employment.
• Must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age.
• Persons appointed to this position shall be subject to calls twenty-four (24) hours a day.
• Shall be of good moral character
• Shall not have been convicted or pleaded guilty to a felony or other charge involving a moral crime, child/elder endangerment or abuse.
• Shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a tax paying resident of the state of Missouri for at least three years immediately preceding appointment.
• Shall possess ordinary physical strength and be able to pass such physical and mental examinations as the State Fire Marshal may prescribe.
• Must reside within one hour of the Jefferson City Division office.

If you have questions about this position please contact:
DPS.Hires@dps.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.