Joplin looking for new police officers

(From the City of Joplin)

Police Officer Testing:  Saturday, September 21st, 2013

Application Deadline:  
Friday, September 13^th, 2013 @ 5 p.m.

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:                   WRITTEN TEST:Date/Time:  September 21st               Date/Time:  September 21st
                 9:00 a.m.                                            1:00 p.m.
Location:   Joplin Memorial Hall             Location:  City of Joplin (Basement)
                212 W. 8th Street                               602 S. Main Street
                Joplin, MO  64801                                Joplin, MO  64801

Ü  For the Physical, please wear proper attire for running and check out the Physical Applicant Guide below.
Ü  Minimum criteria for applicants to PARTICIPATE in departmental testing:

1. Minimum of 20 years of age.
2. Possession of current Missouri P.O.S.T. certification PREFERRED however other applicantswill be considered (The City of Joplin possibly will pay for Academy) after meeting preliminary requirements including physical, written exam, background checks  polygraph testing, medical screening, psychological testing, and staff interviews.
3. No previous felony convictions or misdemeanors involving domestic violence or moral turpitude.
4. Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Ü  PREFER two (2) years law enforcement experience and/or an Associate degree in Law Enforcement, Police Science or closely related field.

Ü  Successful completion on test scores and a preliminary background investigation, some applicants will be placed on an “eligibility” list for one year for hiring purposes based on testing; all others will receive letters on when to test again in the future.  The expected duration of the initial selection process will vary from 6 to 18 weeks.  

Ü  To participate in testing, applications must be received in the Human Resources Office, City of Joplin, 602 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801 by Friday, September 13^th, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.Applications may be obtained at the Human Resources Office or www.joplimo.org.

Ü  Starting annual salary for Police Officer II -$32,907 as earned with excellent benefits for those with P.O.S.T certification and experience including a contributory retirement plan. Starting annual salary for Police Officer I -$29,847 as earned with excellent benefits for those with P.O.S.T certification and no experience. Starting annual salary for Police Officer Trainee -$28,426 as earned with excellent benefits for those whom do not possess P.O.S.T certification.  These candidates will be sent through the Academy by the City of Joplin.  

Ü  The City of Joplin is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and ADA Employer.  Previous applicants who were disqualified for background deficiencies will not be reconsidered, unless they are notified in writing by Human Resources, designating them as eligible for retest.