Police Officer Job at City of Matthews, Matthews, MO

ZC80dFhsck5nSWV5NGlIUEVBTEg2ZVNhZlE9PQ==
  • City of Matthews
  • Matthews, MO

Job Description

The City of Matthews, Missouri is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer.
City of Matthews is a town of 600 people, it operates under fourth class city, served by a Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Job Summary:
The candidate will perform police patrol, enforcing all laws including state statues, laws and city ordinances, police related assignments and activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Patrol:
    • Officers patrol by car. 
  • Respond to calls:
    • Officers respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, including accidents, domestic disputes, and reported violations. 
  • Enforce laws:
    • Officers enforce laws, make arrests, and issue citations for traffic or other violations. 
  • Provide service:
    • Officers interact with citizens to provide assistance and service. 
  • Prepare reports:  
    • Officers prepare and complete reports, records, and other paperwork documenting incidents. 
  • Conduct investigations:  
    • Officers conduct investigations, interview witnesses, suspects, and complainants, and testify in court. 
  • Maintain peace and security:  
    • Officers maintain peace and security, and may protect parks, public transportation, and local rivers and lakes. 
  • Provide traffic assistance:  
    • Officers provide traffic assistance and may direct traffic or control crowds. 
  • Serve warrants:  
    • Officers serve warrants. 
  • Appearing in Court:
    • Appearing in court to present evidence and testimony

Shifts will include flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays.

Requirements include completion of Missouri P.O.S.T. Class A, valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record, no criminal record, and must be 21 years of age.

Candidates will be subject to background check and drug screening.

An application must be completed to be considered for the position. The application may also be obtained at Matthews City Hall 301 W. Main St. Matthews MO. 63867 

Pay: Based on experience.

Paid Benefits:
  • Health Insurance.
  • Retirement.
  • Vacation.
  • Sick Time.

Schedule:

  • 10-to-12-hour shifts.
  • Day shift.
  • Holidays.
  • Night shift.
  • On call.
  • Overtime.
  • Weekend availability.


Education:

  • High school or equivalent. (Required)
  • Missouri P.O.S.T. Class A. (Required City will not provide)


License/Certification:

  • Driver's License. (Required)

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,

Similar Jobs

VDart Inc

Azure Cloud Engineer with Snowflake Job at VDart Inc

 ...Snowflake and Azure Cloud Engineer Boston, MA FTE Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with data engineering tools and technologies like Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka Experience... 

Ahavath Beth Israel

Rabbi Job at Ahavath Beth Israel

 ...this period of transition. The rabbi should also bring joy and charisma to the bima and continually challenge and encourage us in our Jewish education. For the full, detailed application, please go to CCARnet.org. Position Start Date: July 1, 2025 Benefits: see... 

enFocus

CLIMB High School Internship Job at enFocus

 ...Internship is an engaging 6 to 8 week paid opportunity designed for high school students to explore career paths, develop professional skills,...  ...of internship.~Availability for 6 to 8 weeks during the summer internship program~Internship Dates May 27 - July 18 (... 

DeliverThat

Same Day Catering Delivery Driver Job at DeliverThat

DeliverThat was founded by drivers, for drivers. Our mission is to provide larger...  ..."number." DeliverThat is seeking independent contract delivery drivers nationwide to deliver catering...  ...JOB TYPE 1099 Independent Contractor Para completar el registro en espaol... 

The University of Iowa

Clinical trials research assistant Job at The University of Iowa

 ...UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking a self-motivated Research Assistant to support our research efforts in the division of Neurology. This role will involve coordination of clinical research studies in neuromuscular diseases, primarily but not exclusively...