Police Officer ​/ Police

Position: POLICE OFFICER / POLICE
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August Testing Information

September Testing Information

* Please be sure to review and print the above Testing Information document for the desired testing date
* St. Charles County Police Department will be conducting Police Officer Testing to fill current vacancies. This is a twelve-hour shift position.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The purpose of this position is to protect Citizens and their property within the boundaries of St. Charles County, identify criminal activity, patterns, and work to remove this activity from the community; apprehend criminals and the law enforcement of state, and county laws and ordinances; and enforce Federal Law in conjunction with or at the request of any Federal Law Enforcement Agency.

The work is performed under the supervision of the Sergeant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responds to calls for service, takes information, writes incident reports, and initiates a course of 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Education

* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

* Certifications

* Must be Class A certified 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, a satisfactory driving record, and be free from (and have no pending) felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions related to domestic violence.

* Knowledge, skills, and abilities

* Must pass all examination components (see details below).

* At the time of hire, candidates must pass the following: drug screening, comprehensive physical/medical examination, comprehensive criminal background investigation/polygraph test/psychological evaluation. (The psychological evaluation may be waived for current County employees who have previously completed a psychological evaluation.)

* Requires courteous, effective oral and written communication skills, sometimes under adverse conditions.

* Requires physical ability to perform foot pursuits, subdue suspects resisting arrest, etc.

* Requires considerable skill in the operation of law enforcement equipment including firearms and in-car computer systems.

* Requires considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to law enforcement.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS AND PROCESS:

* The testing process consists of the following components:

* Written Exam

* Physical Agility Test

* Oral Board Interview

* Applicants must pass each component to move on to the next component. Applicants who've failed any portion of the testing process may reapply and test at the next advertised testing process.

* Scores from each component will be tabulated to determine the applicants' final ratings, at which point candidates will be added to the Eligibility List accordingly.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:

* Candidates must meet all qualifications and pass all examination components to be added to the Eligibility List.

* Each examination component is weighted on the Eligibility List as follows:

* Oral Board Interview - 55 percent

* Written Exam - 45 percent

* Physical Agility Testing - Pass or fail

* Eligibility lasts for one year (unless the list is canceled or examination procedures are revised).

* The Eligibility List may be utilized to fill similar law enforcement positions that become vacant.

* Candidates placed on the Eligibility List, who are later found to have employment or character histories which are incompatible with the high standards expected of St. Charles County Police Officers, may be removed from the Eligibility List following notification to the candidate.

UPCOMING TESTING SESSIONS:

* Monday, August 3rd, 2026 - Morning Testing

* Monday, September 14th, 2026 - Morning Testing

TO APPLY:

All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or printed 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.