Police Officer

City of Manchester • Manchester, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manchester Police Department is seeking motivated, dependable, and service-oriented Police Officers to protect the community, maintain public order, and provide professional service to Manchester residents and visitors. The department describes its services as professional, progressive, and community-focused, and states that it provides officers with tools, training, technology, and resources to succeed.

Police Officers patrol assigned areas, respond to calls for service, enforce applicable laws and ordinances, investigate crimes and incidents, and assist with prosecutions. The position includes traffic enforcement, community outreach, crime prevention, public assistance, and maintaining department vehicles and equipment. Officers work outdoors in varying weather and must be able to perform the physical duties of police work and safely operate a police vehicle, including under emergency conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Missouri POST certification as a police officer of a first-class county.
• Valid Missouri driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen at the time of employment.
• No felony convictions.
• Ability to successfully complete the department's background investigation, firearms qualification, and other required employment processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and interact professionally with the public.
• Ability to perform police-work duties including walking, running, climbing, lifting, and restraining or pursuing suspects.
• Ability to safely operate a police vehicle, including under emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas of the City and respond to calls for service.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Investigate crimes, traffic accidents, and other incidents.
• Identify and interview witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Make arrests, prepare reports, preserve evidence, and assist with criminal prosecutions.
• Conduct traffic enforcement and promote roadway safety.
• Testify in municipal and state courts.
• Assist citizens, participate in community outreach, and support crime prevention.
• Maintain department vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED