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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
SJPD is hiring new officers, paid academy sponsorship available
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is inviting anyone interested in a Law Enforcement career to participate in their upcoming new hire testing. SJPD currently has 18 positions open with the department they would like to see filled soon. Currently, we have 11 people in our hiring process or background investigations," said Sgt. Jeremy Peters with the SJPD. "So realistically, if everything works out, we should be down to about seven positions and we'd like to see all of those filled." Candidates will complete a written exam covering reading, writing, grammar, and math, followed by a physical agility test. Those who pass both will advance to a panel interview with department leaders. SJPD emphasizes they are seeking individuals who will be an asset to the team and uphold the department's high standards. "Of course, we want people with good integrity and who are self-motivated," Peters said. "We're always looking to add to our staff with people who want to get out into the community and make a difference." The hiring test will take place on Saturday, May 17 and will be the test where candidates can qualify to get into the local police Academy this summer in July. Tuition and costs for the police Academy training, which will be held at Missouri Western State University's campus, will be fully covered. "If we decide to hire an individual, we're going to make sure that the academy gets paid for," Peters said. "While they're attending the classes, they're going to make about $18 an hour to go to school along with accruing benefit time. New hire testing will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the St. Joseph Police Department, located at 501 Faraon Street. Students are guaranteed to start earning vacation, holiday and sick leave while in the academy. To apply online, visit
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
SJPD is hiring new officers, paid academy sponsorship available
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is inviting anyone interested in a Law Enforcement career to participate in their upcoming new hire testing. SJPD currently has 18 positions open with the department they would like to see filled soon. Currently, we have 11 people in our hiring process or background investigations," said Sgt. Jeremy Peters with the SJPD. "So realistically, if everything works out, we should be down to about seven positions and we'd like to see all of those filled." Candidates will complete a written exam covering reading, writing, grammar, and math, followed by a physical agility test. Those who pass both will advance to a panel interview with department leaders. SJPD emphasizes they are seeking individuals who will be an asset to the team and uphold the department's high standards. "Of course, we want people with good integrity and who are self-motivated," Peters said. "We're always looking to add to our staff with people who want to get out into the community and make a difference." The hiring test will take place on Saturday, May 17 and will be the test where candidates can qualify to get into the local police Academy this summer in July. Tuition and costs for the police Academy training, which will be held at Missouri Western State University's campus, will be fully covered. "If we decide to hire an individual, we're going to make sure that the academy gets paid for," Peters said. "While they're attending the classes, they're going to make about $18 an hour to go to school along with accruing benefit time. New hire testing will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the St. Joseph Police Department, located at 501 Faraon Street. Students are guaranteed to start earning vacation, holiday and sick leave while in the academy. To apply online, visit
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Polaris Software launches, SJPD efficiency expected to rise
City residents have the opportunity to register security cameras through a platform used by law enforcement to keep communities safe. The St. Joseph Police Department launched its Polaris Camera registry which will aid investigations and incidents throughout the city. 'We're introducing a new program; its the same software that we use for our body worn camera technology,' said SJPD Sergeant Jeremy Peters. Once citizens register the type of security system they have, whether it's cloud-based storage or a DVR system, it will assist law enforcement with solving investigations throughout neighborhoods and surrounding areas. The registration will also residents to share what type of angles their cameras can monitor such as the front yard or backyard. 'We can look at that registry and identify if your camera angle is going to apply to what we're investigating,' Peters said. However, police are reassuring that registering cameras will not give the department access to your cameras; it will only help officers when they need to contact a person in case of a criminal incident in their area. 'This just simply gives us the notification of where your cameras are,' Peters said. "That way we can spend less time canvasing neighborhoods while we're investigating crimes. So, for instance, if we're out at 3:00 in the morning, investigating a major incident, we can pull up our camera map and already have some predefined locations where we know the incident could have been captured on video.' In addition, the registry information is only accessible to authorized public safety personnel. The general public will not know if someone else is registered or where other camera locations are. 'This is going to enhance public safety and it's just one more layer of how we're becoming more technologically advanced and more efficient,' Peters said. The link to register your device under the St. Joseph Police Department can be found at or by scanning the QR code in the attached photo within the article. For more information on the Polaris platform and its functions, citizens can reach out to Sgt. Jeremy Peters at 816-236-1473.
