Job Description

Posting number: 012227

Department: Police

Job classification: Police Recruit

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Community Services, Corrections, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Safety, 911 Telecommunications, Probation, Forensics, Security, Criminology, Community and Social Services

Summary

This job posting is for our January 22nd testing date and may qualify you for the 83rd Springfield Police Academy, which begins June 7th, 2027.

If you require additional information or have questions, please contact Mark Barnum at mark.barnum@springfieldmo.gov or call 417-864-1595.

The Springfield Police Department is seeking to hire passionate new officers to make a positive impact in the Southwest Missouri area. Our department has one of the best training programs in the area, along with an abundance of diverse specialized units to experience, and an excellent benefits package.

We are looking for people who are dedicated and motivated to serve. Individuals who believe in constitutional, community-engaged policing and who are committed to protecting the rights of all people.

As a Springfield Police Recruit, you'll have received quality training through the Academy to prepare you for the position of Police Officer. After graduating the Academy, you will start off in patrol, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and promoting the safety of the public and of fellow police officers. You will be a proactive member of our Department, engaging in community-oriented policing, traffic enforcement, and on occasion, special detail. SPD is one of the best agencies in Missouri for specialized assignments and promotional opportunities.

Through our 6-month paid Police Academy, as a Police Recruit you will develop skills to:

Understand and enforce the law in order to provide quality service and assist in our mission to reduce crime within the City of Springfield
Use modern policing methods to solve problems in our community while treating people fairly and with a helpful attitude
Hold yourself and others around you accountable using sound moral principles that earn the public trust, respect, and confidence of the community
Effectively communicate with citizens through active listening, compassion, and empathy

As a Lateral hire, you will have a shortened 1-month academy to learn about Springfield’s specific policies and procedures. Read more about our Lateral Program here.

Selection Process

Applicants must successfully complete the following steps in the hiring process before being hired as a Springfield Police Recruit and go through our Police Academy. To learn about the hiring process here.

Written Exam
Physical Agility Test
Interview
Background Investigation
Drug Screen*
Polygraph*
Psychological Evaluation*
Medical Examination*

*These examinations are completed after a conditional job offer is accepted.

We offer Testing and Relocation Assistance!

Testing

To help with costs incurred from traveling to participate in entry testing, travel vouchers are provided.

Distance TraveledTravel Assistance Provided50-150 miles$50 travel voucher150 miles or more$125 travel voucher

and 1 overnight hotel accommodation

Follow-up Testing and Post Offer

During the post-offer phase of the Officer selection process, on-site testing is required such as a polygraph and psychological examination. Testing is coordinated and accommodations are made so that the least amount of travel is required of our candidates. Additional assistance is available to help with costs incurred for both Police Recruits and Lateral Officer candidates.Distance traveledTravel Assistance Provided150 miles or more$125 travel voucher per visit

and 1 overnight hotel accommodation50-150 miles$50 travel voucher per visit

Relocation

We love welcoming new Officers to our wonderful community. To make things easier, we offer relocation reimbursement. This benefit is offered to both new Recruits and Lateral Officer candidates.Distance TraveledReimbursement Amount50-150 milesUp to $1,000150-300 milesUp to $3,000300 miles or moreUp to $5,000

This application must be submitted to determine your eligibility to take the written exam. If you've read through this information and you're not ready to apply, consider getting more information by talking to a recruiter.

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Examples of duties

Experience, Education, and Training

Police Recruit

Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D

AND

21 years of age at or before being commissioned.

PREFERRED

A degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience or education in law enforcement.
Class A P.O.S.T. certified peace officer or currently enrolled in a Class A P.O.S.T. program.
Military service with an honorable discharge or honorable military service in national guard or armed forces reserves.
Three (3) years of full-time employment.

Additional Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Excellent physical condition
No felony convictions
No conviction for domestic assault
No more than one DWI conviction; and no DWI conviction in the past three years
May not have two (2) moving violations from separate incidents within the past twelve months, or have been at fault in more than one (1) traffic crash/accident during the past twelve (12) months
Meet vision and hearing standards
No objectionable tattoos and no head, face or neck tattoos.

Police Officer (Lateral) Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed above, lateral candidates must possess the following:

A MO POST Class A license (if candidate does not possess a MO POST Class A license, but possesses law enforcement certification through another state, he/she may participate in the testing process while seeking reciprocity through MO POST)

AND

A minimum of two (2) years full time sworn police experience in any state within the last five (5) years. Police experience must include the primary duties of responding to calls for service, conducting preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes, responding to traffic accidents and apprehending, detaining and arresting suspects.

Qualifications

For more information on essential functions and other requirements for Police Recruit, please see the job description.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements for Police Officer, please see the job description.

Supplemental information

Testing & Selection Procedure Steps

Submit application.
Receive email notification with instructions to schedule for written exam.
Schedule for written exam.
Bring photo ID with you on day of testing.
Complete the written exam and physical agility test.

Interviews will be scheduled immediately following the written exam for the following week

Attend scheduled interview.
Background investigation will begin.
Once the background investigation is completed, a conditional job offer can be made.
The final steps after a conditional job offer is made include a drug test, medical exam, psychological evaluation, and polygraph before the job offer is confirmed.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

About City of Springfield, Missouri

With more than 420,000 people in the metro area and millions of tourists each year, Springfield is rich with interesting and entertaining attractions, more than 6,300 hotel rooms, more than 800 dining options and a variety of shopping and cultural activities.

We offer an exciting array of career opportunities, with a wide variety of jobs from 20 operating departments that literally offer opportunities from A to Z from the Airport to the Zoo. City of Springfield employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits packages, generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Springfield an employer of choice in the southwest Missouri area and a great place to live, work, and play.

We invite you to explore the exciting and fulfilling public sector careers available with the City of Springfield. Check out our current job openings for opportunities to build your career and community! Come join us!

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Springfield, MO

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

springfieldmo.gov

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Police Officer (New Recruits and Laterals) - 1/22/2027 Testing Date