Reserve Police Officer

About This Role

Serve as a Reserve Police Officer, assisting full-time officers in patrol duties, responding to incidents, and providing security on campus. This role involves observing for criminal activity, resolving community problems, and aiding in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time officers operating police vehicles or conducting foot patrol throughout assigned geographical areas, observing for criminal activity or other incidents requiring police intervention
• Speak informally on a continuing basis with citizens concerning local ordinances, state laws, and police related subjects to assist in resolving their particular problem in cooperation with the Department
• Answer calls regarding service, illness, accidents, disturbances, crime, or distress and provide necessary assistance
• Conduct after-hour security checks of university buildings and property
• Respond to in-progress or recent criminal incidents to apprehend violators, restore, or maintain public safety and obtain pertinent information for subsequent investigations
• Use necessary physical force to subdue suspected criminals
• Make pedestrian/vehicle stops to question suspects of ordinance/statute violations
• Interview victims, witnesses, and actual or suspected subjects in criminal incidents
• Write a variety of narrative reports on incidents, information, traffic stops and accidents
• Maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities
• Keep in contact with the public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police operations activities
• Attend training programs to enhance job knowledge and performance
• Dispatch and assist with information disbursement
• Provide security during various events on campus

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• A valid Missouri operator’s license
• Missouri POST certification (may be required prior to employment, but is required once job is started)
• Ability to pass a physical and psychological exam before being hired
• Valid, Level 2 ballistic vest
• 9mm weapon and holster (successful candidates must qualify with the weapon if selected)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice to Have

• 30 college credit hours from accredited college or university OR 2 years federal active-duty military service with an honorable discharge OR 2 years experience as full-time POST certified peace officer
• Advanced levels of education
• Safe driving record without violations, summonses, and arrests

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