Maryland Heights Police
Career Path Program
Maryland Heights Police Career Path Program
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PATH MANUAL………………………………2
ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR……………………………………………………….3
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE………………………………………………………...4
ARMORER…………………………………………………………………………5
BIKE PATROL OFFICER…………………………………………………………6
CRIME SCENE TECH LEVEL I ............................................................................ 7
DARE / PUBLIC RELATIONS & CRIME PREVENTION ……………………...8
DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT / CAPTAIN...............................................................9
DETECTIVE SERGEANT………………………………………………………..11
DETECTIVE………………………………………………………………………12
DRUG TASK FORCE DETECTIVE (MEG)……………………………………..13
EVIDENCE MANAGER……………………………………………………….....14
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER…………………………………………………….15
JUVENILE OFFICER / DETECTIVE……………………………………..……...16
LIEUTENANT / CAPTAIN……………………………………………………….17
MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM OFFICER (MRT)………………………………....18
RANGE OFFICER / INSTRUCTOR…………………………………………..….19
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)………………………………………....20
SERGEANT………………………………………………………………………..21
TRAFFIC SERGEANT……………………………………………………………22
TRAFFIC UNIT / MOTORCYCLE /ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS /
RECONSTRUCTIONIST ………………...……………………………………….23
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INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PATH MANUAL
Police Officers employed by this agency have deservedly established a strong reputation of
providing professional police services to this community. This is an indicator of quality officers
who naturally desire supervisory positions and to serve in specialty assignments.
The purpose of the career path packet is to identify all of the specialty positions that exist within
the department and provide a list of suggested training courses to all members interested in
pursuing those specialized positions.
It is the policy of the Maryland Heights Police Department to offer a variety of career
opportunities to sworn officers. Officers should be aware that some positions i.e. Academy
Instructor require a four-year degree. Positions as a supervisor will require either an Associate
degree or a four-year degree from an accredited college.
An officer may assume a supervisory position based on vacancies within the command structure
and compete for that position through the existing promotional process.
Appointment to a specialized position will be based in part on experience and training. Eligibility
for positions will also be determined in part by reviewing the applicant's evaluation performance,
as well as the suitability for the position being sought.
There may be a stipulation requiring a minimum of several years with the BFO before eligibility
consideration be given for certain positions. Officers interested in positions may be tested for the
specific job aptitude; i.e. accident reconstruction requires a specific degree of mathematical
comprehension. The position such as the School Resource Officer (SRO) requires the ability to
develop and relate well with high school students.
The following criteria will also be instrumental in determining selection of officers to specialty
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Officer investigative experience
Communication skills
Covert aptitude
A demonstrated commitment to excellence
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ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR
The position of instructor at the Greater St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy is
available to officers of this department based upon the following criteria:
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A four year degree from a certified college.
At least three years of practical police experience.
The actual process of selecting officers for this position is that of the supervisory staff of the St.
Louis County and Municipal Police Academy. The officer selected for this position will work
directly for the Academy director and supervisors and subject to all of the rules and regulations
of the Academy. This position is normally filled for a three year time period. The officer
assigned to the Academy will be trained in several different law enforcement disciplines as
deemed appropriate by the Academy supervisors.
Recommended Training
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ASP Baton Instructor Certification Program
Basic Police Interview Skills
Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation
Community Policing and Group Problem Solving
Constitutional Law at Work - Search & Seizure
Defensive Tactics Refresher & Impact Weapons Training
Fitness and the Law Enforcement Officer
Instructor Development Course
Interpersonal Skills: Human Relations, Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Laws
of Arrest Search & Seizure
Legislative/Legal Update
Officer Testimony & Courtroom Demeanor
Physical Performance Standards & Law Enforcement
Report Writing
Take a Look at Yourself
Verbal Judo
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ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
The administrative aide works directly under the command of the Chief of Police. The
administrative aide must have training and an understanding of the state and federal grant
application process.
This position requires familiarity with at least the following computer programs: Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
The administrative aide is required to maintain and update the police department manual of
operation, he is also responsible for creating a monthly and a yearly crime analysis as well as a
monthly crime report.
This position will also require special research to be accomplished as well as other special
requests from the Chief of Police and other police administrators of the department.
The administrative aide will also be responsible for formulating all of the statistical information
necessary to complete the UCR forwarded yearly to the FBI for statistical purposes.
Recommended Training
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Basic/Advanced Computer Training Grant Writing
ITI Training on MDT
Report Writing
UCR Training
Successful Criminal Grant Writing
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ARMORER
The armorer position requires the applicant to be proficient in the use of all of firearms unique to
this police agency. The armorer must be school qualified to repair the S&W models 5903 and the
6906. In addition the armorer must be well versed in the repair of the shotgun, and the
nomenclature of the AR -15 and other weapons in the arsenal.
The armorer position requires the expertise necessary to examine and certify a wide variety of
handguns as viable for use by off duty police officers.
The armorer position also requires assistance to be rendered to the range supervisor at the pistol
range. The armorer position requires knowledge and training in the area of stress shooting and
marksmanship instructions. The armorer will be an integral part of the shooting training
scenarios and serve as range safety range instructors.
Recommended Training
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AR-15 Rifle Armorer's Course
Combat Night Fire
FBI Firearms Instructor Development
Concealed Carry Handgun
In-Service CPR, ASP, Riot, Tactical Situations
In-Service Firearms Qualification Training Program Interactive Firearms Training
MSHP Firearms Instructor Course
Patrol Rifle Training
Remington Armorer School
Smith & Wesson Academy - Concealed Carry Handgun
Smith & Wesson Armorer School
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BIKE PATROL OFFICER
The bike patrol officer must maintain an excellent standard of physical conditioning. The bike
patrol officer(s) are to be used at the discretion of the platoon supervisors as well as the Chief of
Police or his designee.
Bike patrol officers are to be used to enhance the police presence and to provide a professional
police service to all public contacts.
The manner and locations of their assignments will be dictated by the need for bicycles on site,
the particular kind of crime pattern discernible, and other factors that will vary from time to time.
Recommended Training
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Accident Reconstruction Prep
Communication Skills - Making Choices
Fitness and the Law Enforcement Officer
Physical Performance Standards & Law Enforcement Police Cyclist
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CRIME SCENE TECH LEVEL 1
The position of Evidence Technician 1 will require some technical ability to operate camera
equipment as well as other electronic equipment available to process crime scenes. The position
of evidence technician also requires an understanding of the principals associated with criminal
investigations. Evidence technicians will be responsible for identifying, locating, preserving,
photographing, and the packaging of any and all evidentiary material associated with the
commission of a crime.
Evidence technicians must become proficient in the mechanical process of identifying liquid,
solid and minute pieces of matter that may be important in determining the person(s) responsible
for the commission of the crime. The ability to locate and remove latent fingerprints will be one
of the primary duties of the evidence technician.
Recommended training
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Basic crime scene processing
Advanced Crime Scene Processing
Identi-kit system photography class
Basic fingerprint classification
Evidence collection
Crime scene investigation
Crime scene diagramming
Crime scene preservation/collection
Evidence logging procedures
Basic arson investigation
Basic/advanced photography
Autopsy photography
Basic Sex crime investigation Homicide/serious assault investigation
Search and seizure issues
Basic and advanced latent prints development
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DARE / PUBLIC RELATIONS & CRIME PREVENTION
Candidates for the position of Community Service/Dare Officer should possess the ability to
speak in the public to groups of various sizes. This position will also require good writing skills
and to be computer literate.
This position requires the ability to review and conduct statistical crime analysis is areas as
diverse as apartment complex and shopping areas, and to be able to make verbal presentations on
topics as diverse as personal safety issues as well as crime prevention techniques through
environmental design.
The candidate for this position should have a work history that indicates they are highly
motivated, self-initiated police officers who need little or a minimal amount of police
supervision, perform at a high rate of self-initiated police
Recommended Training
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Annual DARE Conference
Basic 40 DARE Course Basic Crime Prevention
Child Abuse Investigation
Clandestine Methamphetamine Lab Training
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) DARE Jr. High Training
Drug Abatement Tactics
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
Drug Awareness
Gang Prevention - Detection
Investigation of Child Abuse
Juvenile Domestic Violence
Juvenile Law Update
Robbery Prevention
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DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT/CAPTAIN
The Detective/Lieutenant/Captain is the commander of the Bureau of Investigation. His duties
also include the supervision of both sworn and civilian personnel, reviewing cases and reports
handled by detectives, providing direction and feedback to detectives and coordinating and
directing major crime scenes. In addition, the Detective Lieutenant/Captain is responsible for
submitting budget proposals and purchasing, managing and allocating resources.
Recommended Training
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Advanced Child Death Investigation
Advanced Police Interview Techniques Advanced Rape Investigation
Basic Homicide Investigation
Background Investigation for Police Applicants Basic Police Interview Skills
Bunco Investigations
Cellular Fraud Investigation
Child Abuse Investigation
Computer Crime Search & Seizure
Constitutional Law at Work - Search & Seizure Criminal Investigations Case
Management Criminal Profiling
Cybercrime Fighting for Investigators
FBI National Academy
Financial Investigative Techniques
Fire Investigator 40 Hour Course
Gypsy Culture Investigations
Identi-Kit System
Information Technology In Law Enforcement
Insurance Fraud Investigation
Interpersonal Skills: Human Relations, Anger Management & Conflict Resolution
Investigation of Child Abuse
Kinesic Interview Techniques Levels I & II
L.E.LV. Intelligence training
L.S.L Scientific Content Analysis
Manager's Role in Building a first-rate Team
Managing Legal Risks for Supervisors
Managing Police Discipline
Media Training and Presentation Skills
Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course
Mid-States Org. Crime
Northwestern School Staff and Command
Objective Pre-Employment Interviewing
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Maryland Heights Police Department Career Path Program
Officer Involved Shooting
Officer Testimony & Courtroom Demeanor Personal Effectiveness and Stress
Management
Reid Method of Criminal Interviews and Interrogation Sex Offender Profiling
Southern Police Institute
S1. Louis Area Gang Workshop
Stress Management & Personal Effectiveness
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DETECTIVE SERGEANT
The Detective Sergeant is a supervisor assigned to the Bureau of Investigation. He supervises
both sworn and civilian personnel. His duties include assigning cases to detectives for follow up
investigation, review cases and reports handled by detectives, providing direction and feedback
to detectives, and responding to the scene of major crimes.
Recommended Training
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Advanced Child Death Investigation
Advanced Police Interview Techniques
Background Investigation for Police Applicants
Child Abuse Investigation
Constitutional Law at Work - Search & Seizure
Criminal Investigations Case Management
Hostage Negotiations
Insurance Fraud Investigation
Interpersonal Skills: Human Relations, Anger Management & Conflict Resolution
Investigation of Child Abuse
Kinesic Interview Techniques Levels I & II
Manager's Role in Building a first-rate Team
Managing Legal Risks for Supervisors
Managing Police Discipline
Managing Police Discipline & Personnel Administration
Media Training and Presentation Skills
Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course
Northwestern School Staff and Command School
Objective Pre-Employment Interviewing
Officer Involved Shooting
Personal Effectiveness and Stress Management
Reid Method of Criminal Interviews and Interrogation
Southern Police Institute
St. Louis Area Gangs Workshop
Stress Management & Personal Effectiveness
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DETECTIVE
Detectives are plain-clothes police officers that conduct follow-up investigations on criminal
cases that have been assigned to them by a Bureau of Investigations supervisor. This
investigation may include the identification and arrest of suspects, the preparation of arrest and
search warrants, the recovery of stolen property, and the gathering of intelligence information. In
addition to investigating most felony crimes, detectives may also conduct vice and undercover
investigations such as prostitution, gambling, liquor and narcotics etc.
Recommended Training
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Advanced Police Interview Techniques
Advanced Rape Investigation
Arson: Cause and Origin
Background Investigation for Police Applicants
Child Abuse Investigation
Constitutional Law at Work - Search & Seizure
Criminal Investigations Case Management
Financial Investigative Techniques
Insurance Fraud Investigation
Interpersonal Skills: Human Relations, Anger Management & Conflict Resolution
Investigation of Cellular Fraud
Investigation of Child Abuse
Kinesic Interview Techniques Levels I & II
L.S.I. SCAN System
Media Training and Presentation Skills
Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course
Objective Pre-Employment Interviewing
Officer involved Shooting
Personal Effectiveness and Stress Management
Reid Method of Criminal Interviews and Interrogation
Sex Offender Profiling
St. Louis Area Gangs Workshop
Stress Management & Personal Effectiveness
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DRUG TASK FORCE DETECTIVE (MEG)
Candidates chosen for this position will be assigned to the St. Louis County Police Department
Drug Enforcement Unit. Involved drug detective will be under the direct supervision of St. Louis
County Police Department supervisors.
Candidates for this position should possess qualities unique to the detective position. Candidates
should have the ability to work an erratic work schedule; long hours that are subject to change on
short notice.
This position will require the candidate to display personality traits that will allow him to
function in various undercover roles and situations.
Recommended Training
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Advanced Drug Operations
Advanced Police Interview Techniques
Basic Police Interview Skills
Clandestine Laboratory Training
Clandestine Methamphetamine Lab Training DEA Basic Narcotic School
Drug Abatement Tactics
Drug Awareness
Ethical Decision Making for Law Enforcement Federal Forfeiture Training
Firearms Instructor Course MSHP/FBI
St. Louis Area Gangs Workshop
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EVIDENCE MANAGER
The candidate for the position of evidence manager will be under the direct supervision of the
detective bureau commander. This position requires specialized training in a wide variety of
police subjects ranging from evidence management to crime scene analysis. This position
requires a strong background in criminal law and current statutory regulations that govern the
destruction of evidence.
The candidate should possess a strong background in computer technology; this position requires
the use of computers to reconstruct by scale various crime scenes and the tracking by computer
of every piece of evidence entered into the evidence system.
The evidence manager should complete level One (1) through level two (2) Crime Scene
Technician Training. This position will require at least six (6) years of experience in this
specialty.
The position requires a candidate who is self-motivated, one who will daily review all
evidentiary material and identify those special pieces of evidence that need to be forwarded to
the county or federal laboratory for additional testing.
Recommended Training
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Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
Arson Investigation
Basic Crime Scene Processing
Basic Fingerprint Classification
Computer Crime Search & Seizure
Crime Scene Diagramming
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Investigations Case Management Emergency Crime Scene Responder
Evidence Collection
Identi-Kit System
Information Technology in Law Enforcement Video Camera Course for Law
Enforcement
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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
The position of field training officer requires that the candidate have at least five (5) years of
practical police experience. Candidates for this position should be self- motivated officers who
have an established reputation of performing at a very high level of proficiency.
Candidates interested in this position are selected at the recommendation of the platoon
supervisors. Candidates should be able to demonstrate proficiency in at least the following areas
of concern:
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Ethical decision making
Report writing
Street Survival Techniques
Field Interviewing Techniques
Communication Skills
Recommended Training
Advanced Police Interview Techniques
Basic Crime Scene Investigation
Basic Narcotic & Dangerous Drug Law Enforcement School
Basic Police Interview Skills
Basic Police Interview Skills
Clandestine Laboratory Training
Drug Abatement Tactics
Drug Awareness
Ethical Decision Making for Law Enforcement
Field Training Officer Program
Laws of Arrest Search & Seizure
Mental Preparation for Armed Confrontation
Narcotic Enforcement for Patrol Officers
Officer Testimony & Courtroom Demeanor
Recognizing & Handling the Mentally III
Reid Method of Criminal Interviews and Interrogation
Report Writing
Understanding the People and Folk Nations and radical Groups for Supervisors Verbal
Judo
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JUVENILE OFFICER / DETECTIVE
The Juvenile Officer/Detective is a detective that specializes in the investigation of crimes
involving children, both as victims and perpetrators. These cases may include child sexual abuse,
physical abuse and neglect, runaway and missing children. In addition, this detective will
maintain records of juvenile offenders, maintain a liaison with the family court, schools and
other related agencies, and be a counselor/facilitator to juveniles and families.
The position of Juvenile Detective should receive all of the basic courses outlined in the
"Detective" job description.
In addition, this position requires the applicant to have a proven skill in the ability to interview
witnesses, victims and suspects.
This position will require the ability to offer appropriate counseling to abused children, develop
and maintain a rapport with the juvenile court system as well as all of the schools principals.
The specific job requires a wide range of skills as diverse as identifying and interviewing gang
members, giving presentations in a variety of subject matter associated with juvenile crime and
prevention.
This position will also require the applicant for this position to represent this department at
meetings several times a year with the judge of the juvenile division and identify problems
encountered and possible solutions.
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Advanced Child Death Investigation
A4vanced Police Interview Techniques
Basic Police Interview Skills
Child Abuse Investigation
Developing a Gang Officer
Gang Prevention - Detection
Interpersonal Skills: Human Relations, Anger Management & Conflict Resolution
Investigation of Child Abuse
Juvenile Domestic Violence
St. Louis Area Gangs Workshop
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LIEUTENANT/CAPTAIN
The position of police Lieutenant/Captain requires a variety of complex duties in the supervision
of the police department. Primarily this position is designed to supervise police officers in the
patrol division involved in all law enforcement activities.
The Lieutenant/Captain position requires immediate supervision over police sergeants and other
subordinate officers as well as civilian support staff. This position will require supervision in
criminal investigations, overseeing the collection of evidence, as well as ensuring that the paper
work and reports adhere to a very high standard.
This position also requires a strong understanding of all laws of the United States, the State of
Missouri and all ordinances of the City of Maryland Heights. The lieutenant/captain position
requires monitoring of all patrol activities in order to ensure that the performance of the
subordinates meets department standards.
Oversees and assists, as needed, in the city streets, parks, residential and commercial areas to
preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic or detect and investigate
misconduct. Coordinates and oversees the exchange of information with other law enforcement
agencies, recommend training and ways of improving police efficiency, recommends
improvement to existing police equipment.
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and the
ability to establish effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors.
Recommended Training
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Basic/Advanced police Supervision
Executive Development (MSHP)
FBI National Academy
Incident Command Training
Future of Policing
Managing Aggressive Behavior
Managing Police Discipline
Northwestern Traffic Institute
Prevention Sexual Harassment in Work Place
Southern Police Institute
Supervising Community Policing
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MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM OFFICER (MRT)
This department fills three positions with the MRT. One uniform officer from each of the three
platoons is assigned to the MRT. Candidates for this position must be able to maintain a high
level of physical agility as well as the physical conditioning necessary to pass a very rigid
physical agility test.
Candidates chosen for this position must be able to respond to a request for MRT assistance in a
moment notice.
Proficiency in various firearms is a necessity; there is a strong training element associated with
this position often involving long and difficult fieldwork.
Recommended Training
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AR-15 Rifle Armorer's Course
ASP Baton Instructor Certification Program
Basic Police Interview Skills
Defensive Tactics
Emergency response to criminal/terrorist Incident
Expandable Baton Training
Firearms Instruction
Fitness and the Law Enforcement Officer
Incident Command System
In-Service CPR, ASP, Riot, Tactical Situations
Interactive Firearms Training
Interpersonal Skills: Human Relations, Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Laws
of Arrest Search & Seizure
Mass Casualty Training
Mass Fatalities
MRT Civil Disturbance Passive Resistance
P.P.C.T. Knife defense Program
Physical Performance Standards & Law Enforcement
Roadside Interview and Interrogation
Spontaneous Knife Defensive
S1. Louis Area Gangs Workshop
State and Local Anti-Terrorism Response and Preparedness
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RANGE OFFICER/INSTRUCTOR
The range officer/instructor position requires the candidate to have a better than average ability
to shoot well a variety of handguns and long guns. The candidate for this position should have a
strong desire to participate in firearm training where innovative stress scenarios will be utilized.
The range officer/instructor will also be required to teach to members of the department newer
and improved shooting techniques with an array of weaponry and to improve the shooting
efficiency of officers of this department.
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Combat Night Fire
Firearms Instructor course
In-Service Firearms Qualification Training Program Patrol Rifle Training
Range Officer/Instructor
Smith & Wesson Academy
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)
The School Resource Officer (SRO) candidate should possess a variety of positive
characteristics. One of the most essential considerations for this position is the ability to
communicate on a level that is appropriate for young impressionable teenagers in high school.
The SRO position also requires the ability to teach several law enforcement courses, make other
classroom presentation, and assist with many extra curriculum activities.
This position will require the candidate on certain occasions to be available during the evening
hours in order to attend and monitor student activities during various athletic and social events.
A strong understanding of all current legislation concerning criminal acts on school property as
well as a better than average working knowledge of the. Juvenile Code is required.
Recommended Training
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Basic Police Interview Skills
Child Abuse Investigation
Developing a Gang Officer
Drug Abatement Tactics
Gang Prevention - Detection
Juvenile Domestic Violence
Juvenile Law Update
Narcotic Enforcement for Patrol Officers Public Speaking Course
School Resource Officer (SRO)
School Violence
St. Louis Area Gangs Workshop
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SERGEANT
To be eligible for the position of Sergeant a candidate must have at least an Associate Degree
from an accredited college. The candidate for this position will be responsible for supervising a
wide variety of police related function as diverse as traffic control, crime scene analysis, and the
preservation of crime scenes as well as conducting criminal investigations.
The Sergeant position requires a strong background in report writing and the ability to review
and correct police reports. The candidate should possess strong communication skills,
supervisory training and an ability to maintain an effective working relationship with his peers,
supervisors and the general public.
Recommended Training
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Basic and Advanced Interviewing
Basic Police Interview Skills
Basic Supervision
Combat Night Fire
Communication Skills - Making Choices
Community Policing and Group Problem Solving
Ethical Decision Making
Harassment in the Workplace
Incident Command System Training
Incident Command System Training Intermediate Training
Interpersonal Skills: Human Relations, Anger Management & Conflict Resolution
Investigation & Resolving Workplace Harassment Complaints
Law Enforcement Stress Management
Laws of Arrest Search & Seizure
Legal Issues Update
Manager's Role in Building a first-rate Team
Managing Legal Risks for Supervisors
Managing Police Discipline
Managing Police Discipline & Personnel Administration
Mass Fatalities
Mid-Level Police Management
National Law Enforcement manager Course
Performance appraisal
Police Leadership-A day at the Zoo
Principal Centered Leadership
Principals of Emergency Management
Problem Oriented Policing
Professional Police Response to Cultural Diversity
Workplace Harassment Prevention
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TRAFFIC SERGEANT
The traffic sergeant should possess all of the qualities noted in the description furnished for the
Sergeant position. In addition, the traffic sergeant should have a strong background in motor
vehicle crash investigations, the ability to conduct analysis of traffic accident sites in order to
determine contributing factors.
The traffic sergeant position also requires the ability to coordinate with other police agencies
traffic management abilities as well as a strong background in criminal investigation techniques
as the traffic unit has a second component, that being the suppression of crime within the city.
Recommended Training
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Accident Reconstruction Prep
Advanced Commercial Motor Vehicle Investigation Advanced Crash Investigation
Basic Crash Investigation I & 2
Commercial Vehicle Investigation
Complete requirements Crime Scene Technician Level 1 Crash Construction
DWI Crash Investigation "Looking beyond the DWI" DWI Expert Testimony
DWI Report Writing and Testimony
DWI / Vehicular Homicide
Field Measurement and Scale Diagramming
Instructor Development Course
Laws of Arrest Search & Seizure
Mo. State Generalist /Specialist Instructor
Motorcycle Operators License
Pedestrian Collision Reconstruction
Police Instructor Development
Police Motorcycle Course
Railroad Grade Crossing Collision Inv.
Sobriety Checkpoint Supervisor
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Statewide Traffic Accident Records
System
Traffic Report Writing
Type II Supervisor Update Course
Use in car video
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Maryland Heights Police Career Path Program
TRAFFIC UNIT / MOTORCYCLE/ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS /
RECONSTRUCTIONIST
Candidates for the position within the traffic unit should possess a basic skill level in
mathematics. Exposure to proper algebraic formulas will be needed in order to determine
minimum speeds at impact for investigative purposes.
Traffic officers will be required to investigate a myriad of traffic accidents including
pedestrian/motorcycle collision investigations, railroad crossing crashes. DWI enforcement using
field sobriety techniques will be used. Proficiency in the use of radar, laser timing devices as
well as the ability to successfully pass a basic forty- hour motorcycle course may also be
required.
Recommended Training
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Accident Reconstruction Prep
Advanced Commercial Motor Vehicle Investigation Advanced Crash Investigation
Collision Reconstruction
Commercial Motor Vehicle Investigation
Complete requirements Crime Scene Tech. L I
DWI Crash Investigation
DWI Crash Investigation "Looking beyond the DWI" DWI Expert Testimony
DWI Report Writing and Testimony
DWI/Vehicular Homicide Seminar
Field Measurement and Scale Diagramming
Grade Crossing Accident Investigation
Motorcycle Operators License
Officer Testimony & Courtroom Demeanor Pedestrian/Motorcycle Collision
Reconstruction Police Motorcycle Course
Radar Operator for Street Officers
Radar/Laser/Operator Instructor
Railroad Grade Crossing Collision Investigation
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Traffic Report Writing.
Type II Update - DataMaster
Type III Operator
Video Camera Course for Law Enforcement
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