Police Officer The City of Rich Hill is now accepting applications for part time Police Officers. The starting pay is $18.50 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing city ordinances and state laws, monitoring traffic and engage with community. Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; utilize preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrol; responding to calls for service; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities. Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects. Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports. Testify in court on cases Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments. Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities. Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance. Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures. Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending trainings; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort.

Qualifications/Skills:

Ability to use good judgment and to problem solve Capacity for empathy and compassion Capacity for multi-tasking Ability to demonstrate courage and to take responsibility Ability to be resourceful and show initiative Demonstrating assertiveness Possess and demonstrate integrity Capacity for engaging in teamwork and ability to collaborate

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Must possess a valid state driver's license Must be POST A certified by start date Must pass background check Must be 21 years of age and U.S. citizen Must have high school diploma/

GED Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift On call Overnight shift Weekends as needed Candidates will be required to pass a drug test and a criminal background check will be performed. For more information, please call City Hall at (417)395-2223. Applications can be picked up at

City Hall Pay:

$18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person