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Public Safety Officer - Police Officer

The Des Peres Department of Public Safety is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for the following Full Time position(s):

• Public Safety Officer/Police Officer

Des Peres Department of Public Safety providing Police, Fire and Emergency Medical services to a community of 9,193. Salary range for Public Safety Officer is $71,511 to $100,115 with starting salary up to $83,770 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus an excellent benefit package. Successful applicants may be cross-trained as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The department also offers a Paramedic incentive training program.

Initial assignment will be primarily assigned to patrol operations or the West County Center Detail. Until fully cross-trained the starting salary range for Police Officer-EMT is $68,106 to $95,348 with a starting salary up to $79,781 (depending on qualifications and experience).

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and meet all statutory requirements as a Class A, POST certified police officer in the State of Missouri. Prior experience as police officer not required but preferred. Emergency medical services and firefighter experience preferred but not mandatory at time of application. The department is placing an emphasis on those applicants who possess a valid Paramedic or EMT license, and/or have emergency medical service experience.

Selection process to include pre-applicant screening, preliminary interview, written examination, oral interview, interview with Director of Public Safety, psychological exam, and pre-employment physical including full drug screen.

If you have any questions relative to this advertisement or position, please contact Captain John Appelbaum at 314-835-6233.

Applications may be submitted electronically using the following job portal or in person at City Hall located at 12325 Manchester Rd., 63131.

DES PERES EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

The City of Des Peres is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the City’s policy that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunity in employment action in accordance with federal, state, or local law. All decisions will be made without regard to race; color; religion; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); sexual orientation; gender identity; age; national origin; ancestry; physical or mental disability or handicap; citizenship; marital or familial status; genetic information; stats as a victim of domestic violence; military or veteran status; lack of permanent mailing address or use of a shelter/social service provider; or any other protected classification. All employment decisions, including hiring, compensation, and benefits, leaves of absence, promotion, discipline, transfers, layoffs, recall, separations, and termination will comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

The City of Des Peres is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and our community, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees that is free of harassment and discrimination of any kind. Come as you are – your differences are our strengths.

The City of Des Peres makes every effort to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation for the application, interview, or a particular testing process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (314) 835-6111. The City of Des Peres is a drug and alcohol free work place.

A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.

The City of Des Peres participates in E-Verify.

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Category Public Safety Status Open Posted September 16, 2024 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled