Police Officer​/Police

Overview

POLICE OFFICER / POLICE role rles County Government. This is a twelve-hour shift position.

St. Charles County Police Department will be conducting Police Officer Testing to fill current vacancies.

• Responds to calls for service, takes information, writes incident reports, and initiates action applicable to the situation.
• Patrols assigned areas to deter criminal action.
• Makes traffic stops and issues moving and non-moving violations.
• Investigates crimes or complaints and makes custodial arrests.
• Attends court hearings and testifies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications:
  
  Class A certification under Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) according to RSMO 590 prior to appointment. Those enrolled in an academy who are 90 days or less from graduation may apply and test for the Police Officer position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and be free from (and have no pending) felony convictions or misdemeanors related to domestic violence.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  Must pass all examination components. At hire, candidates must pass drug screening, comprehensive physical/medical examination, comprehensive background investigation/polygraph/psychological evaluation (psychological evaluation may be waived for current County employees who have previously completed one).
• Requires courteous, effective oral and written communication skills, sometimes under adverse conditions.
• Requires physical ability to perform foot pursuits and subdue resisting suspects.
• Requires skill in operating law enforcement equipment including firearms and in-car computer systems.
• Requires knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to law enforcement.

• Written Exam
• Physical Agility Test
• Oral Board Interview

Applicants must pass each component to move to the next. Applicants who fail any portion may reapply and test at the next advertised testing process. Scores determine final ratings for the Eligibility List.

• Candidates must meet all qualifications and pass all examination components to be added to the Eligibility List.
• Each component is weighted:
  Oral Board Interview – 55%, Written Exam – 45%, Physical Agility – Pass/Fail.
• Eligibility lasts one year unless canceled or procedures are revised.
• The Eligibility List may be used to fill similar positions. Candidates found to have histories incompatible with standards may be removed from the list with notification.

• Monday, October 27, 2025 – Morning Testing
• Monday, November 17, 2025 – Morning Testing

All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or print applications.

This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis. Please call Human Resources at  to sign up for a testing date.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions. The County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages discussion of potential accommodations.

St. Charles County is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.