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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.greathires.org
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"REALIZE
YOUR
POTENTIAL. WE WILL." |
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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. |
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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
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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
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Forward a letter of interest, resume and
five (5) references to: |
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DIVISION OF WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
ATTN: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (City of Sikeston)
202 SOUTH KINGSHIGHWAY
SIKESTON, MO 63801 |
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