Police Recruit

City of Lee’s Summit•Orange Beach, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lee's Summit Police Department is seeking critical thinkers, problem solvers, and individuals with effective interpersonal skills to join their team. This career in law enforcement offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the community. The department, which has a community policing philosophy and works to build partnerships, consists of 153 sworn officers and 62 civilian support staff, serving over 104,000 citizens across 65 square miles. Working for the Lee's Summit Police Department means joining a professional, nationally accredited organization dedicated to service excellence. Police Recruits are supervised by the Training Unit and are responsible for preparing for the position of Police Officer, requiring consistent attention to the department's mission, goals, and objectives.

Requirements

At least twenty-one (21) years of age or will be twenty-one (21) years of age prior to the successful completion of a Missouri Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved law enforcement training academy.
High school diploma or general equivalency degree.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be 20 years of age when hired.
Must have a Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to obtain a Valid Operator’s License immediately following date of hire as defined by resident state regulations.
Credible work history.
No felony convictions or commission of or participation in any Felony crime, whether detected or not.
No on-going or repetitious history of committing or participating in Misdemeanor crimes, whether detected or not.
Must be credible witness in court.
Ability to perform the essential job functions.
Must pass required testing to include a polygraph exam and background investigation.