Lieutenant - Police Department

The Missouri Capitol Police is seeking a dedicated law enforcement professional for the rank of Lieutenant. This person must be willing to provide quality service, uphold a strong work ethic and accountability, and demonstrate a commitment to achieving our mission.

Missouri Capitol Police is a unique full-service law enforcement agency serving a community of state employees, elected officials, and the public. Our jurisdiction includes the 72-acre Capitol Complex and state office buildings in Cole County. Missouri Capitol Police provide services to more than 18,000 state employees and to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Our mission is to provide quality service that ensures the safety of the community we serve, guided by professionalism, fairness, personal honor, and integrity. We assist sworn personnel in performing general police duties, processes, and operations to ensure public safety and building security by enforcing state laws. We serve a community that includes state legislators, elected officials, and state employees, ensuring safe conditions so officials can fulfill their oath of office to all Missourians.
The Capitol Police Lieutenant serves as the Commander of the Patrol Division and the Executive Protection Detail at the Governor's Mansion. This position reports directly to the Capitol Police Captain and is responsible for managing personnel, directing operations, and overseeing these Divisions.
Directing law enforcement operations to protect the public, state employees, elected officials, the Governor, and the Governor's family. Providing leadership to department officers through coaching and mentoring. Overseeing staffing, planning, and operational resources.

Conducting or overseeing criminal and administrative investigations, independently or in coordination with other law enforcement partner agencies. Monitoring and reviewing supervisors' performance and compliance with policies and standards. Possession of the current Missouri Class A or B Peace Officer license issued by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Ability to maintain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Ability to plan, establish and maintain complex operations.
Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills.
Sound judgment in managing critical incidents and emergency operations.
Ability to work cooperatively with other public safety agencies, including local, state, and federal agencies.
All candidates will be required to complete an application, resume and cover letter at MOCareers.mo.gov.

Eligible candidates will be required to complete a standardized written assessment and an oral interview administered by the Missouri Police Chief's Association.

Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Missouri Capitol Police prior to appointment.
Ability to pass a medical and visual examination with corrected eyesight to 20/40, a pre-employment drug screen, and a psychological evaluation, as prescribed by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, after a conditional offer of appointment has been made.
No objectionable tattoos and no tattoos visible while on duty (i.e., tattoos must be covered with uniform) or when representing the Missouri Capitol Police in an official capacity, unless approved by the Chief of Police.
Ability to successfully complete a six-month field training and probationary period.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. An employee with the Missouri Capitol Police receives a step increase on their hire date each year until they reach the maximum amount shown in the MCP pay range.