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Lieutenant Jobs in Jefferson City, MO at State of Missouri
Title: Lieutenant
Company: State of Missouri
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Job Summary
The Missouri Capitol Police is seeking a dedicated law enforcement professional for the rank of Lieutenant. This person must be willing to provide quality service, uphold a strong work ethic and accountability, and demonstrate a commitment to achieving our mission.
Missouri Capitol Police is a unique full-service law enforcement agency serving a community of state employees, elected officials, and the public. Our jurisdiction includes the 72-acre Capitol Complex and state office buildings in Cole County. Missouri Capitol Police provide services to more than 18,000 state employees and to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Our mission is to provide quality service that ensures the safety of the community we serve, guided by professionalism, fairness, personal honor, and integrity. We assist sworn personnel in performing general police duties, processes, and operations to ensure public safety and building security by enforcing state laws. We serve a community that includes state legislators, elected officials, and state employees, ensuring safe conditions so officials can fulfill their oath of office to all Missourians.
Job Responsibilities
The Capitol Police Lieutenant serves as the Commander of the Patrol Division and the Executive Protection Detail at the Governor’s Mansion. This position reports directly to the Capitol Police Captain and is responsible for managing personnel, directing operations, and overseeing these Divisions.
Directing law enforcement operations to protect the public, state employees, elected officials, the Governor, and the Governor’s family. Providing leadership to department officers through coaching and mentoring. Overseeing staffing, planning, and operational resources.
Coordinating responses to major incidents, emergencies, special events, and dignitary protection within the Capitol jurisdiction. Conducting or overseeing criminal and administrative investigations, independently or in coordination with other law enforcement partner agencies. Monitoring and reviewing supervisors’ performance and compliance with policies and standards. Recommending hiring and promotions. Administering discipline as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of the current Missouri Class A or B Peace Officer license issued by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
- Ability to maintain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
- At least five (5) years of relevant law enforcement supervisory experience.
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to plan, establish and maintain complex operations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills.
- Sound judgment in managing critical incidents and emergency operations.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other public safety agencies, including local, state, and federal agencies.
- Knowledge of law enforcement techniques and criminal investigations.
Job Requirements
All candidates will be required to complete an application, resume and cover letter at MOCareers.mo.gov.
Eligible candidates will be required to complete a standardized written assessment and an oral interview administered by the Missouri Police Chief’s Association.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
- Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Missouri Capitol Police prior to appointment.
- Ability to pass a medical and visual examination with corrected eyesight to 20/40, a pre-employment drug screen, and a psychological evaluation, as prescribed by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, after a conditional offer of appointment has been made.
- Physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods and to lift, carry, push, pull, or drag up to 180 pounds occasionally.
- No objectionable tattoos and no tattoos visible while on duty (i.e., tattoos must be covered with uniform) or when representing the Missouri Capitol Police in an official capacity, unless approved by the Chief of Police.
- Ability to successfully complete a six-month field training and probationary period.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
The salary shown is the base pay rate. An employee with the Missouri Capitol Police receives a step increase on their hire date each year until they reach the maximum amount shown in the MCP pay range.
If you have questions about this position, please contact: [email protected]
