Police Officer (Missouri POST Certified/Lateral Entry)

Job overview

The Police Officer (Missouri POST Certified/Lateral Entry) role is onsite in Belton, MO. Compensation is $25.93 per hour. The officer serves the City of Belton Police Department, protecting life and property and enforcing laws and ordinances. The officer patrols an assigned area, responds to calls, conducts investigations, and supports traffic safety. These duties contribute to public safety and the city’s service to its residents.

What you'll do

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service
• conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations
• make arrests
• perform traffic enforcement and control
• gather evidence and intelligence
• prepare reports and process evidence
• testify in court as needed
• maintain vehicles and equipment
• may serve in specialty functions as directed
• provide customer service to the community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police officer

law enforcement

public safety

belton mo

city of belton

patrol

investigations

traffic enforcement

evidence handling

missouri post

$25.93 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies Missouri POST certification/lateral entry in the title and lists POST A certification as preferred/required in its qualifications.

About the employer

City of Belton, MO is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.