05/04/2025
SUGAR CREEK POLICE DEPARTMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY!
SEEKING: POLICE OFFICER – CURRENT CLASS A POST CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
APPLICATIONS AND ADDENDUM MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 19th, 2025. ATTENTION: Captain Joe Loring
APPLICATIONS AND ADDENDUM CAN BE FOUND AT: https://sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/human_resources.php
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified as a Peace Officer in a First-Class County in Missouri.
- Valid driver’s license.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform specialized police investigative work involving the detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal offenders; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.
Must have knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a law enforcement program.
Principles, practices, and methods of crime prevention, law enforcement, traffic control, and patrol services.
Specialized fi****ms and communications equipment.
Principles and procedures of criminal justice.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Methods and techniques of police investigations.
Laws governing the apprehension, arrest and custody of accused persons.
Methods and techniques of police support services operations.
City geographical area.
City personnel policies and procedures.
Operational characteristics of police equipment and vehicles.
Ability to:
Oversee and participate in law enforcement programs including field operations and support services.
Analyze data and information; draw conclusions; propose responsive actions.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Research, analyze and evaluate new methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of certain City information.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate assigned vehicle to travel to various meetings and events in and outside of the city.
Working Conditions
Work will take place both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather and conditions, and at various times of the day and night, this being a 24-hour function performed 7 days per week. The employee’s work hours will be assigned by the appropriate department head or supervisor.
Environmental Conditions:
Emergency police environment; may be exposed to emergency and disaster situations; working closely with others.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, jumping, climbing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity; ability to discharge fi****ms; adequate hearing, vision and speech; operate assigned vehicle.
PAY RATE/BENEFITS
Current Class A POST Certified: $ 44,881.63 annually with advancement in cell levels (equate to years of service). Offering lateral pay up to 3 years depending on experience.
-Health / Vision / Dental Insurance
-Lagers (State retirement - City pays 100%)
-Vacation (40 hours after 1 year, 80 hours after 2 years)
-Overtime/Comptime
-8 hours SIck leave accrued monthly up to 1200 hours
-Grant Pay
-457 Plan
-AFLAC
-Life Insurance
Interested candidates please contact the Sugar Creek Police Department at 816-252-5560 and submit Employment Application and Addendum to Captain Joe Loring.
The City of Sugar Creek's Human Resources department is located at City Hall. The department provides personnel management services for full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.From time to time, Sugar Creek will be looking for employees from a wide range of backgrounds.CLICK HERE FOR THE CITY ...
