Desloge Police Department Job Opportunities
Interested in joining our dedicated team of law enforcement professionals?
Full Time Police Officers
The Desloge Police Department continues accepting applications for the position of patrolman in order to maintain a list of eligible candidates for future hiring.
**We are currently accepting applications for Reserve Patrolman Positions.**
Submit your application to Desloge City Hall at 300 N. Lincoln Street or at Desloge Police Department.
The closing date and time for applications is ongoing.
You can download the City of Desloge Application here.
Part Time and Reserve Police Officers
We are accepting applications for part time and reserve officers on a case by case basis at the needs of the Desloge Police Department.
Requirements For ALL Positions
- Must be at least 21 years of of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a 470 hour Missouri P.O.S.T. certification or class "B" license or higher
- Must complete a written test, physical test and oral interview
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
- Must be willing to work shift work
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Must pass a background check suitable for law enforcement work
- Must pass a drug test
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Employee Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Retirement
- Competitive Wages
- Holiday and Sick Days
Veteran's Preference
The Desloge Police Department actively recruits veterans of our armed forces for service in the Department. To claim a veteran's preference you must be able to answer yes to at least one of the following criteria:
- I am an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty, except for training, on or after December 7, 1941.
- I am the spouse of a disabled veteran.
- I am the spouse of a deceased veteran.
- I served with the National Guard or Reserves, completed basic training as part of my service, and completed my National Guard or Reserve obligation.
The Desloge Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer