Citizenship-Citizen of the United States.

Age-Minimum age 21.

Education-High School diploma or GED. Must possess valid and current certification as a Missouri Peace Officer with the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).

Police Records Checks-Local, State and Federal record check. Fingerprint checks. Conviction of a Felony, offense involving moral turpitude, narcotics or drugs or any convictions for any offenses of Domestic Violence are grounds for disqualification.

Unfavorable Military record-Involving an offense equivalent to any of the above is cause for rejection. Circumstances of any conviction for any misdemeanor should be completely detailed. Any conviction may be the basis for disqualification at the discretion of the Moberly Police Department.

Residence Requirement-Must live within 14 miles of City Hall located at 101 W. Reed St. Moberly, MO.

Medical Examination-Exam at the City's expense.

Personal History Investigation-Complete background investigation.

Testing-Battery may include, but not be limited to:

Written Exam
Spelling Exam
Handwriting and Composition
Oral Interview
Psychological
Physical Agility
Mechanical and reasoning

Required Documents-

Birth Certificate
Transcript of School credits diploma or GED
Military status, DD214
Social Security Card
Drivers License

The Moberly Police Department derives its authority from the Statutes of the State of Missouri and the Code of the City of Moberly, Missouri. All employees serve at the pleasure of the City Manager, subject to the Rules and Regulations set forth by the City of Moberly and the Moberly Police Department.

Each Officer participates in a schedule of work 12 hour shifts generally providing for two consecutive days off for five weeks and then two three-day weekends. Employee's days off are progressive during the schedule.

Salaries are established and provided for in the annual budget of the City. Increases are based on the employees work performance and development.

Employee Benefits

Health Insurance: The City pays for full individual coverage for the employee. Optional dependent coverage is available.

Dental Insurance: Provided by the city with optional program available for dependent coverage.

Optical: Provide by the city with optional program available for dependent coverage.

Vacation: May be taken after 12 months of service. Vacation is accrued for employees from 1 year to the end of the 4th year at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. After 5 or more years of service the rate is at 4.9231 per pay period. Employees may accumulate up to 240 hours of vacation.

Pension: After completing six months of continuous employment, all employees must join LAGERS, a State operated pension plan. The City pays 100% of the pension plan. At the present time Moberly Police Officers can retire with a full benefit under the plan at age 55. The City of Moberly also has the chosen the “80” and out option. This allows that once an Officers year’s of service and their age equals 80 they can retire at full benefit. Presently the City is at the LT-8 level.

Life Insurance: A $20,000 term life insurance policy is provided for each employee with the cost of the policy paid for by the City of Moberly.

Sick Leave: Is accrued at the rate of one day for each month worked. Any authorized sick leave is deducted from the accumulation total. Letter from Physician required on third day or at the request of the department.

Uniform Allowance: All uniforms and equipment are furnished at the time of appointment. After one year a uniform allowance of $600 is banked in the officer name.

Overtime: Overtime is paid for off-duty court appearances and callbacks. Compensatory Time is paid at the rate of time and one-half for time worked over regular shift.

Other benefits and personnel matters: covered by the City of Moberly personnel manual and Policy and Procedures of the Moberly Police Department.

Assignments: Shift assignments are made at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Officers are subject to emergency call back at all times. Duty assignments are made by Watch Commanders according to the need for adequate coverage and efficient patrol of the city. Changes of assignments and Platoons are made at the pleasure of the Chief of Police.

Salary: Starting salary is $23,770. Salary could be higher if the candidate has prior experience.

Contract: Effective in 2000 all new employees are required to enter into a three year contract. This contract covers reimbursement to the city for costs of equipment and training provided to the officer should they leave the department within three years. It is prorated at 100% the first year, 75% the second year and 50% the third year.

Probation Period: 1 Year.

Apply:
City of Moberly-Personnel Office
101 West Reed Street
Moberly, Missouri 65270