Police Lieutenant​/Police

Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.

* Open to Non-Probationary Employees Only*

This position will serve in one of five (5) bureaus to be determined:
Office of the Chief, Bureau of Administration, Bureau of Field Operations, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, or Bureau of Special Enforcement.

The purpose of this position is to assist in policy and procedure development and revision, ensure CALEA Accreditation, conduct internal affairs investigations, act as department liaison to other law enforcement and government agencies, and conduct special projects for the Chief of Police. The work is performed under the direction of the Chief of Police.

The purpose of this position is to develop, direct, and implement community crime prevention/safety education programs, and to assist with budget preparation and grant proposals; directs management services and oversees Body Camera program and Police Records. The work is performed under the direction of the Bureau Commander.

The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and assist the Bureau Commander in overseeing Police Department Patrol operations, including patrol and investigations; assist and collaborate with the Chief of Police and other department Captains regarding overall general management issues; and supervise, schedule, and evaluate subordinates. Performs duties as Watch Commander or BFO Deputy Bureau Commander. The work is performed under the direction of the Bureau Commander.

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and manage the staffing and control of criminal investigations. This position commands the Cyber Crime Unit, St. Charles County Regional SWAT, or functions as the Deputy Bureau Commander. The work is performed under the direction of the Bureau Commander.

The purpose of this position is to plan staffing, control, and coordination of special operations, serve as the Commander for the St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team, and assist the Bureau Commander on special assignments as directed. The work is performed under the direction of the direction of the Bureau Commander.

• Education
  • An associate's degree or 60 college credit hours are required in Criminal Justice or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certifications
  • Missouri POST certification
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Job Experience
  • 6 or more years of experience
  • 1 year of supervisory experience

• Applicants interested in promotion to the Lieutenant position must have no categories with ratings below “Meets Expectations” in their last Annual Performance Evaluation.
• The examination process consists of a Written Exam, a Structured Oral Interview, an evaluation of the candidate’s education, experience, performance appraisals, attendance, and documented job performance.
• Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% on the Written Exam and Structured Oral Interview to continue in the promotional process.
• Scores from the written examination, structured oral interview, education & experience, and job performance will be tabulated to determine the applicants’ ratings, at which point candidates will be added to the Eligibility List in rank order.
• The top 50% (or top three (3), whichever is greater) of qualified applicants on the eligibility list shall advance to the Chief’s Interview. If less than three (3) applicants are placed on the eligibility list, each qualified applicant…