Police Officer

About the position

Join the City of O'Fallon as a Police Officer and embark on a fulfilling career dedicated to community safety and service. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of citizens. You'll encounter diverse challenges that require innovative problem-solving, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas
• Responding to emergency calls
• Conducting traffic stops
• Engaging with the community to foster trust and cooperation
• Investigating incidents
• Writing reports
• Collaborating with local organizations to support community safety initiatives

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Physical fitness
• Ability to handle traumatic and emotionally charged scenarios
• Strong observational skills
• Sense of empathy and integrity

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Equipment Stipend
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• LAGERS L-6 retirement pension
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 3 weeks of vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Deferred compensation plan
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Take-home vehicle program
• $480 per year uniform allowance
• State of the art facility
• Onsite gun range and defensive tactics training room
• Onsite fitness center