Police Officer Trainee

Start your law enforcement career here! 
Train at an accredited academy and prepare to become a certified Police Officer to serve and protect Branson with pride.

 

Our Police Officers receive: 

• Competitive Compensation: Our Ten-Step Pay Matrix offers attractive salaries, with top pay reaching $84,600 for Police Officers and $106,000 for Sergeants, ensuring financial stability and recognition for your dedication.

• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy 10-hour permanent shifts with yearly bids for shifts, providing predictability and work-life balance.

• Fully Equipped: Officers receive all necessary equipment including uniform, duty belt, ballistic vest, duty pistol, and ammunition, ensuring readiness for duty at all times.

• Clothing/Equipment Allowance: Receive a $700 per year allowance for clothing and equipment, enabling you to maintain professional attire and gear.

• Officer Rifle Purchase Program: Take advantage of our program allowing individual officers to purchase rifles, enhancing personal safety and preparedness.

• On-Duty Fitness Opportunities: Stay fit and healthy with the opportunity to work out while on duty, promoting physical well-being and peak performance.

• Special Assignments: Explore various special assignments such as SWAT, Detective Bureau, K-9, Field Training Officer, and Bike patrol, fostering career growth and diversification.

• Tuition Reimbursement: If hired within one (1) year of obtaining P.O.S.T. certification, the City of Branson will reimburse tuition costs and other approved expenses incurred during training academy attendance, investing in your professional development and advancement.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
   

• Must be at least 21 years of age.  
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position. 
• Vision must be correctable to 20/40; must pass the Ishihara color vision test and/or be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green and amber; and must meet established hearing standards. 
• Must possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson. 
• Must maintain credibility as a witness for testimony given in a court of law is a condition of on-going employment for all City of Branson law enforcement positions.
• Upon completion of the training Academy, achieving POST certification is a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to qualify with department issued firearms.  
• Must be able to pass in-house training courses on the proper use of various police equipment.
• Tattoos, Scarification, Body Art, and Body Modifications must meet City of Branson Employee Appearance at Work policy.
• Must be highly engaged in the department's goals and be able to work cooperatively with City of Branson leadership in achieving those goals.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service to the department's internal or external customers. 
• Must possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Must possess strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal communication and relational skills, good organizational, project management skills, sound judgment, initiative, flexibility, and be detail oriented.  
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical/physical screenings.
• Must be willing to sign Training Agreement.  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:    The hourly wage while in Academy is $20.20 per hour.
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COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION:  Please click on this link for the full job description. Or go to https://bransonmo.gov

WORK LOCATION:    In and around the City of Branson, Missouri and the Police Academy; This position requires work to be performed onsite. 
CLOSING DATE:        Until Filled

The role requires a commitment to upholding departmental standards while ensuring public safety and fostering community trust.  
This position requires flexibility, as it may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in alignment with the Department's 24/7/365 operations.