Employment Opportunities
Police Officer
We are pleased that you are visiting the
employment page and believe that many of your questions concerning employment
opportunities can be answered here. You will find that our employees are very
proud of their service with the department, and we encourage you to take a close
look at us if you are considering a career in law enforcement, or in one of our
many civilian staff positions.
The City of Jackson is located near the
Mississippi River between St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN and is the county seat
for Cape Girardeau County. It has a population of about 15,481 and is governed
by a Board of Alderman-Manager form of government. The friendliness and charm
of small-town living can be found in our community, With excellent schools, a
healthy business environment, attractive neighborhoods and parks, our town is a
great place to live and work.
The Jackson Police Department consists
of 32 commissioned full-time Police Officers and 1
full-time civilian. Commissioned supervisory positions include 5 Sergeants, 1
Lieutenant,1 Captain, 1 Assistant Chief of Police and Chief of Police.
The
duties of our Police Officer positions are similar to other law enforcement
agencies. Officers perform
general police work for the protection of life and property, order maintenance,
preserving the peace and service to our community. Patrol assigned areas on foot
or vehicle to deter and detect crimes. Respond to emergencies and provide
general public safety services. Enforce criminal and traffic laws and local
regulations as well as investigate crimes and traffic accidents. Officers must
demonstrate ability to exercise quick, independent and sound judgment, and
display initiative in applying work methods. Prepare reports. We offer a variety of Patrol, Investigative, and Special
Duty assignment opportunities. Every day will bring a new, non-routine and
exciting challenge to you and another opportunity to help and protect others.
Our new Officers are hired with the expectation that during each day of their
career, they will provide a high level of service to our customers, continuing
the efforts of the dedicated men and women of our Department. . We are seeking police officer applicants
who can accept responsibility, act independently, and be dedicated to serving
our citizens as we continue to place an emphasis on community oriented police
philosophies.
Jackson Police are seeking qualified men and women for
the position of police officer. Women, minorities, and persons with foreign
language ability are particularly encouraged to apply. Jackson Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Potential applicants who are seeing additional information may contact our Recruiting Officer, Lt. Jason Wilhelm at 573-243-3151 ext 2103 or email at jwilhelm@jacksonpd.org
Requirements for Police Officer
On the date of employment, applicants
must be 21 years of age, United States Citizen, possess a valid driver’s
license; possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent; not have any felony or
serious misdemeanor convictions; or convictions involving moral turpitude; must
have a positive attitude along with good communications skills; good computer
and report writing skills; and must be committed to the philosophy of community
oriented policing. Must have tact and the
ability to communicate with people and be able to take command of a wide variety
of situations, some of them life-threatening. Applicants must be Missouri P.O.S.T.
certified or have completed an approved academy training program of at least 480
hours and become Missouri P.O.S.T. Certified before date of
employment.
Selected applicants will be required to
undergo a written examination, physical agility test, oral board, psychological
assessment and a comprehensive background investigation. Prior to employment,
applicants must complete a medical examination and a pre-employment drug
screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in Law Enforcement / Criminal Justice; 60 hours of College Credit. Prior law enforcement experience.
Missouri P.O.S.T. Certification.
Benefits
The City of Jackson offers a competitive
starting salary and excellent benefits package which includes family insurance
coverage. The city offers employee retirement and the ability to participate in
a deferred compensation plan. The department provides uniforms and equipment. We
also offers a tuition reimbursement program that applies to courses at an
accredited college, university, vocational or technical school for courses
related to the employee's current position. Starting pay commensurate with experience.
Current Pay Schedule for Police Officers:
Entry Level $42,127
Mid-Point $52,135
Ceiling $65,479
Special Assignments Available
The following special assignments are available for police officers:
- Detective
- Vehicle Maintenance Officer
- K-9 Handler
- Information Technology
- Evidence Technician
- School Resource Officer
- Special Response Team
- Firearms Instructor
- Field Training Officer
How To Apply
To apply for
employment, interested candidates must submit the City of Jackson Job
Application along with a resume and copies of all related training and or
P.O.S.T. Certification either in person or mailing to: Jackson Police
Department, 202 W. Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO 63755. The City of Jackson Job
Application can be obtained either at Jackson City Hall, Jackson Police
Department or on the main page to our website, in the 'Forms and Ordinances’ section. The City of Jackson is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.