SIKESTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The City of Sikeston, MO is seeking individuals ready for a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement and fire fighting. You can have both with our Department of Public Safety. For more information, please contact the Human Resource Office, (573) 471-2512 or you may contact your nearest Missouri Career Center at www.missouricareersource.com.
"REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL. WE WILL."
Entry level pay begins at $26,492. Applicants with Missouri police or fire certification and experience are eligible for additional compensation and lateral entry. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement, 457 deferred compensation, cafeteria plan, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
Applicants must meet following requirements:
- 21 years of age at time of appointment to position
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prefer Missouri 480 hour police certification
- Prefer Missouri 120 hour fire certification
- Prefer previous police and/or fire experience in a paid police or fire department
- Must be able to successfully perform both police and fire duties
- Must be able to act quickly and calmly in an emergency
- Must be able to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public
- Must be able to write clear and complete reports
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends
- Must live within five (5) miles of the City of Sikeston no later than one (1) year after employment
Qualified applicants will be required to successfully complete the following:
- Submit a letter of interest, a resume and five (5) references
- Written Examination
- Physical Agility Examination
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Examination
- Drug Screening Test
- Oral Interview Board
- Chief's Interview
- Police and/or Fire Academy if Required
- Extensive Background Check
Forward a letter of interest, resume and five (5) references to:
DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
ATTN: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (City of Sikeston)
202 SOUTH KINGSHIGHWAY
SIKESTON, MO 63801
*All resumes will be kept on file for six (6) months, then disposed of.
Sikeston DPS Job Description
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