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Job description
About Us
The Fulton Police Department's mission is to provide quality public service based on high ethical and professional standards. Our mission can only be attained through a sincere commitment to public service. This mission includes being both responsive and responsible to the public we serve.
The Fulton Police Department takes pride in its professional approach to modern-day law enforcement. We continue to be a trendsetter for agencies of this size by updating policies, tactics, and procedures while providing advanced and specialized training for our officers. The Department's Special Response Unit (SRU) has undergone extensive, nationally recognized training and has been instrumental in the successful resolution of numerous potentially life‑threatening situations.
Benefits We Offer to Full-Time Employees
Company paid insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Family Leave)
15 Paid Holidays
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
Free Legends Rec-Plex membership
Lagers retirement with employer match
Nationwide retirementwith employer match
Discounts for local restaurants
Plus, so much more...
Position Overview
Supports the police department's mission and helps provide vision, training and advice for the staff.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of Associate Degree, preference given for Criminal Justice
Requirements
Must possess a valid Vehicle Operator's License upon establishing Missouri residency.
Must be at least 21 years of age, a United State citizen.
Eight year's or more of police experience.
No felony convictions.
State of Missouri POST Certification
Abilities
Successfully complete intensive training course in the principles and methodologies of law enforcement.
Memorize, retain, and recall information.
Follow oral and written instructions including interpreting and enforcing laws and ordinances.
Observe situations analytically and objectively and report them clearly and completely.
Maintain peace and order during potentially violent or disruptive situations.
Possess appropriate judgment to react quickly and calmly under stress and when making daily decisions.
Utilize computer hardware and software systems as required by job assignment.
Communicate and work effectively with co‑workers, supervisors and citizens.
Render credible testimony in a court of law.
Utilize police equipment and protective clothing in a manner consistent with safety principles.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Write police reports effectively and efficiently.
Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
Perform effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy, including the philosophies of community‑oriented policing as promoted by the City of Fulton Police Department.
Present an overall professional image.
Deal courteously but firmly in a professional manner with the general public.
Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.
Essential Functions
I. Supervisory Activities
A. Participates in a panel of ranking officers in the selection interview process assuring that the most qualified persons are selected and assuring for compliance with applicable laws and rules.
B. Provides direct and indirect supervision for subordinate officers, acts as a role model and provides feedback regarding performance.
C. Provides formalized coaching and judging of subordinate officers assuring for professionalism, impartiality, accurate documentation and timeliness.
D. Recommends promotions, provides recognition, and recommends disciplinary action as needed, assuring for professionalism, impartiality, accurate documentation and timeliness.
E. Assists with ensuring the necessary training on specific police processes and activities is provided.
F. Deals with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
G. Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
H. Allows and requires subordinates to perform their jobs with appropriate levels of supervision.
I. Supervision and scheduling of reception staff at the front desk.
J. Investigating complaints on officers and acting as internal affairs for the department.
A. Receives and makes recommendations for the departmental budget. Analyzes and considers all recommendations. Assists in the prioritizing of all recommendations assuring for a comprehensive and complete budget.
B. Assists with determining and setting goals, objectives and projections for future developments assuring that the department is progressive and in step with trends.
C. Attends external meetings, seminars and programs to maintain an awareness of the trends and developments of the law enforcement industry.
D. Attends internal meetings with departmental and other staff persons to obtain input and to encourage ongoing communications.
A. General supervision of the SRO program and School Resource Officers.
B. Acts as a liaison between the police department and the public school system of students, teachers, administrators and parents advising and communicating on matters of crime prevention and the maintenance of a safe learning environment assuring for professionalism and positive public relations.
C. Coordinates with SRO’s and assists with local programs including Active Shooter Training for the school district assuring exceptional role modeling and professionalism.
A. Makes public relations presentations, responds to citizens' questions or inquiries and speaks to citizen's groups assuring that the police department and the City is represented and presents a positive public image at all times.
B. Attends and participates in extracurricular activities in the community assuring high visibility and professionalism in the community.
C. Speaks with media and gives press briefings when necessary.
D. Attend City Council meetings during the absence of the Police Chief.
A. Assists with patrol activities as needed, including report writing, assuring for safety, positive public image and professionalism.
B. Assists as needed with physical deterrent activities assuring for safety, departmental policy compliance and other applicable laws and rules.
C. Assists with community policing activities as needed, providing compliance with all departmental and outside agency laws and regulations.
D. Maintains an awareness of safety issues assuring for compliance with all safety procedures.
A. Assists in setting up and day to day upkeep of computer used by the Police Department as an administrator and reporting issues to COF I.T. Department.
B. Maintaining the Livescan machine as a site administrator.
C. Assists in checking for maintenance issues on the Police Department property and reporting issues to building and grounds for repair.
Note:Duties may vary. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.
Other Requirements
Physical
Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
Above normal physical strength to handle 100 lb. objects, considering frequency.
Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.
Above normal endurance.
Mental
Average concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
Average memory, considering the amount and type of information.
Average complexity of decision making.
Average time pressure of decision making.
Average analytical thinking.
Average conceptual thinking.
Communication
Above average verbal communication
Above average written communication
Above average nonverbal communication
Sensory abilities
Normal ability to see
Normal ability to distinguish colors
Normal ability to hear
Normal ability to smell
Normal sense of touch
This position falls under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and is therefore subject to Random drug testing.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor; subject to reasonable accommodations.
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