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Cape Girardeau Police Department
40 S. Sprigg St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-6621
Fax: (573) 339-6362
We are pleased that you are visiting the Employment page. We believe that many of your questions concerning employment opportunities and other services can be answered here. You will find that our employees are very proud of their service with the Department, and we encourage you to take a close look at us if you are considering a career in policing, or in one of our many civilian staff positions.
The City of Cape Girardeau is located on the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis. It has a population of about 36,000 and is a regional medical and retail center and home to Southeast Missouri State University. The City is governed by a Council-Manager form of government. The Chief of Police is appointed by the City Manager.
The Cape Girardeau Police Department consists of 77 commissioned full-time officers, 17 full-time civilians, and volunteers including a Police Reserve Unit. The Department operates on a $5.6 million budget. Commissioned supervisory positions include 12 Corporals, 7 Sergeants, 4 Lieutenants, 1 Captain and and Assistant Chief of Police.
Hiring Process
The Department only accepts applications when preparing to conduct a hiring process. However, we keep mailing lists for various positions for those who are interested in employment with the Cape Girardeau Police Department. If you are not on our mailing list, simply call, fax, email or write to us with your name, address, phone number and the position(s) that you are interested in.
The minimum requirements for all employees are a high school diploma or GED, driver’s license and no felony convictions. In addition, by the date of employment, Police Officers must be 21 years old and a resident of the State of Missouri. There is NO local residency requirement. Police Officer applicants do NOT need to be POST certified to apply.
All applicants must complete a written exam, interview, background investigation and drug screen. In addition, Police Officer applicants must complete medical and psychological evaluations and pass a physical fitness test consisting of:
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½ mile run in a time of 4:30;
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Push a car 30 feet;
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Pull a simulated body 60 feet;
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Climb a 6-foot fence or wall.
Annualized Pay Scale (effective 01-01-08)
| Position |
Starting Pay |
Top Pay |
| Patrolman |
$31,400 |
$47,500 |
| Corporal |
$32,900 |
$49,900 |
| Sergeant |
$40,100 |
$60,800 |
| Lieutenant |
$44,300 |
$67,100 |
| Captain |
$48,900 |
$74,100 |
| Asst. Chief of Police |
$54,000 |
$81,800 |
| Records Clerk |
$22,100 |
$33,500 |
| Administrative Secretary |
$23,200 |
$35,200 |
| Jailer |
$25,400 |
$37,000 |
| Nuisance/Animal Control |
$25,600 |
$38,900 |
| Administrative Assistant |
$25,600 |
$38,900 |
In additional to the above base pay amounts, there are opportunities for overtime pay.
Benefits
In addition to the benefits listed on the City’s Benefits Summary, the Department provides an assigned vehicle to officers, ALL uniforms and equipment and has a tuition reimbursement program that applies to courses at an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school for courses related to the employee’s current position.
Special Assignments Available
The following special assignments are available for police officers:
| Detective |
Drug Investigator |
| Traffic Division |
Community Service Officer |
| Evidence Technician |
School Resource Officer |
| DARE Officer |
Special Response Team (SWAT) |
| K-9 Handler |
Firearms Officer |
| Field Training Officer |
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For additional Information: (www.cityofcapegirardeau.org)
Thank you for your interest in the Cape Girardeau Police Department.
For additional information, contact our Support Services Bureau at (573) 335-6621.
Email: jwimp@cityofcapegirardeau.org
To see our department organization chart, click here.
CURRENT POLICE DEPARTMENT JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Cape Girardeau Police Department is currently accepting applications for a permament part-time Nuisance Abatement Officer position. Deadline for applications is Monday, March 22, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Download the Police Department Application
To request a Police Department Benefits Summary, send an email to: akoehler@cityofcapegirardeau.org
EOE/ADA/M/F/V
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