Police officer testing dates scheduled

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Police Officer Testing: Saturday 2.28.15
Application Deadline: Friday 2.20.15

Physical Agility Test:
DATE/TIME: 2.28.15 @ 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Joplin Memorial Hall
212 W. 8th Street
Joplin, MO 64801

Written Test:
DATE/TIME: 2.28.15 @ 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Public Safety Justice Center
303 E. Third Street
Joplin, MO 64801

- For the Physical, please wear proper attire for running and check out the Physical Applicant Guide below.

- 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 applicants will 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.

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

- 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.

- To participate in testing, applications must be received in the Human Resources Office, City of Joplin, 602 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801 by February 20th 2015. Applications may be obtained at the Human Resources Office www.joplimo.org. Applications taken all year long and applicants will be notified when a test is schedule IF they have an application in.

- 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.

- 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.