Currently, the City of Jefferson employs approximately 412 full-time, and 367 part-time, elected and seasonal employees.
Employment applications are kept active for one year. If an individual decides to apply for another position within the year, a phone call or e-mail request to the HR department will have their application considered for another specific position.
The City of Jefferson has a residency requirement where full-time employees must reside within a 25 mile radius (25 Mile Radius Map) and 30 minutes of the City limits within 6 months of employment. Police and Fire Department personnel must reside within 25 miles and 30 minutes of the City limits within one year of employment. The City Administrator and Department Directors must reside within the City limits within 6 months of employment.
The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for:
POLICE SERGEANT- The JCPD is accepting applications for a Police Sergeant to supervise and coordinate efforts of a police team. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and four years experience as a state certified commissioned public law enforcement officer. Preference will be given to applicants with an accredited Associates’ or Bachelors’ degree in Law Enforcement or similar field. Monthly salary is $3,581-$5,371.
POLICE LIEUTENANT- The JCPD is accepting applications for a Police Lieutenant to assign, direct and supervise a police patrol squad, investigative unit or manage the discipline, recruitment and training efforts of the police department. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and six years experience as a state certified commissioned law enforcement officer, including one of those years experience in a supervisory position. One year experience may be substituted with an accredited Associates’ degree or two years with an accredited Bachelors’ degree in Law Enforcement or similar field. An accredited Bachelors’ degree is highly preferred. Applicants must have a general understanding of modern management practices and theory of law enforcement administration with strong leadership skills. Monthly salary is $4,343-$6,514.
POLICE CAPTAIN- The JCPD is accepting applications for a Police Captain. Duties include supervising and coordinating an assigned division of the Police Department. Requires an accredited Bachelors degree and eight years experience as a state certified commissioned public law enforcement officer including two of those years of experience in a supervisory position. Knowledge of modern management practices and theory of law enforcement administration with strong leadership skills required. Monthly salary $4,777-$7,166.
Application deadline for each position is November 18, 2009.
The City provides excellent employee benefits. Full-time personnel must reside within 25 miles and 30 minutes of the City limits within six months of hire. All full-time employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. The City participates in the E-Verify program. All notifications for testing and receipt of application will be sent by email to the email address listed on the employment application.
Interested candidates may apply at the City of Jefferson Human Resources Dept. located at 320 E. McCarty in Jefferson City, MO 65101. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. You may also apply here on the website by clicking the "employment application" box on the left navigation bar. For more information, please call 573.634.6529.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Jefferson City, Missouri.
The City of Jefferson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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