Job Information
CITY OF COLUMBIA Police Officer - Columbia, Missouri in Columbia, Missouri
Position Title:Police Officer - Columbia, Missouri
Department: Police
Division:OPERATIONS/PATROL
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Union Code/Affiliation:CPOA
Starting Salary:$60,008 annually ($28.85 per hour) minimum to $73,153.60 annually ($35.17 per hour) maximum plus shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked between 6 pm and 6 am
Job Code:
03001
Application Deadline:02/03/2025
Number of Positions Available:Establishing Eligibility Roster
Hours:
12 hour shifts, which are determined by seniority.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals willing to provide a professional level of police services to our community.
The starting salary for Missouri POST Certified officers is a $60,008
($28.85
per hour) minimum to $73,153.60 ($35.17 per hour) maximum - plus a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked from 6:00 pm - 6:00 am).
Police Officers hired with full-time law enforcement experience or military service that consists of law and order operations that are substantially similar to the duties of a Columbia Police Officer will make a lateral entry into the compensation plan based on their years of service up to ten years. The final determination on lateral entry pay will be made by the Police Chief or designee.
Not POST Certified?Your academy tuition is paid for and the salary for non-POST Certified officers (Police Officers in Training - while attending the police academy) is $42,717 ($20.54 per hour plus a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked from 6:00 pm - 6:00 am).
Upon successful completion of academy training and obtaining Missouri POST Certification, you will earn $60,008 annually ($28.85 per hour).
As a City of Columbia, Missouri employee, you will receive one of the best employment benefit packages in the state.
NOTE -
An online police officer test is required for all applicants. After you have submitted your application and resume, you will receive an email with additional information from hr@como.gov and an email with a test link from testgenius.com.
Please follow all instructions in the emails. You will need to complete the online test before 11:59 pm CST on February 3, 2025.
You will also need access to a laptop or desktop computer to complete the required test. DO NOT use a cellphone, tablet or Chromebook to take the test.
Upon achieving a passing score the required online test, you will be notified of the next steps.
Job Description
(This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)
The purpose of this job is to enforce the law and protect citizens within the community. Detects and prevents crime in assigned area and completes administrative duties as required. Participates in training and continuing education. Responds to calls, conducts investigations, promotes problem solving activities, and provides court testimony as necessary.
Essential Functions:
Ensures safety and security of citizens by enforcing laws and ordinances.
Maintains and develops partnerships and relationships with citizens and community organizations.
Conducts investigations; collects and examines evidence.
Patrols city roadways, enforces traffic ordinances, directs traffic and investigates traffic accidents.
Adheres to legal protocols and processes.
Participates in ongoing training and maintains required certification and licensure.
Provides court testimony as necessary.
Performs administrative duties; completes and maintains accurate records and documentation.
Instructs and mentors co-workers.
Participates in meetings.
Reg lar attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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