Police Officer

Police Officer Job Type: Full Time Cape Girardeau, MO Cape Girardeau Police Department Salary: $53, 719 Position Summary: Performs work responsible for providing police services to the public for the purpose of maintaining public order and safety for the City of Cape Girardeau. Essential Functions: Patrols assigned areas to identify and deter criminal activity and to identify safety hazards. Responds to call for police service and provides assistance to citizens. Issues citations and makes arrests for traffic law violations. Investigates crimes, traffic accidents, missing persons and other incidents. Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. Enforces local, state and federal laws by issuing warnings, summonses and by making arrests. Writes reports of crime, accidents, arrests and other incidents. Prepares cases for presentations to prosecutors. Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency required. Minimum age 21. Valid Missouri driver's license. Must be certified as a police officer by the State of Missouri. Must obtain certifications or qualifications in type lll breath alcohol testing, speed radar operation and handgun and patrol rifle operation. Required to meet physical fitness standards as set by the department. Must have no convictions for felonies or crimes involving domestic violence. Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam