The Lexington Police Department is currently seeking a full time Patrol Officer.
Applicants must be current Missouri POST certified officer.
Patrol Officer duties are but not limited to the following:
To control traffic, prevent or deter crime, and arrest violators, and issue warnings or citations when violations of the law are observed. Patrolling provides a police presence which can deter crime and make people feel safer.
- Working with the Community
Community Policing is an effort between the Lexington Police Department and the community that identifies problems of crime and disorder, and involves all elements of the community in the search for solutions to these problems.
One of the most important duties of Lexington Police Department is victim assistance. It is a Lexington Police Officer’s duty to patrol with a view toward prevention; however, providing victim assistance is another duty. This means providing comfort and an escort to a safe place. The officer should also know the protocol for psychological and legal support.
Lexington Police Officers enforce Federal Laws, Missouri State Laws and City of Lexington ordinances. Anyone caught in violation of these laws is subject to arrest.
Cite or reprimand individuals who have broken the law. This can involve writing tickets or apprehending people and taking them to jail. Apprehending and arresting people can be dangerous and could involve chases, violence, and weapons.
For events with large crowds, such as parades or community events, Lexington Police Officers help to maintain order and provide a security presence to deter or stop illegal activities.
Lexington Police Officers investigate all types of crimes and accidents, perform follow-up duties on crimes/accidents as directed by their supervisors; interview suspects and witnesses; and collect evidence.
Officers write crime reports and daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes, and issue citation. These reports are required for record keeping and may be used by local, state, and federal agencies.
Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls that require police assistance. This could be a crime tip or a call to the police dispatcher. Lexington Police Officers respond in the manner necessary, including multiple police officers going to the scene of the crime.
Lexington Police Officers testify in court in response to subpoena as a witness and/or reporting officer to crime.
The City of Lexington offers completive pay, insurance and retirement.
Applications can be requested from the Lexington Police Department by phone.
Chief T. Sims
Lexington Police Department
(660)259-6321
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,926.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Law Enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Professional: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- POST Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person