NON-LEO APPLICATION PROCESS

NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITIONS

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STEP 01 - PRE-APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

The non-commissioned employment is a non-safety sensitive position and in accordance with the Missouri Human Rights Act, the Mountain View Police Department considers applicant(s) for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Furthermore, the Mountain View Police Department will review all applicant(s) in accordance with the Missouri Ethics Commission and in accordance with the applicable Revised Statutes of Missouri prior to employment. Applicant(s) will need to download the pre-application and complete it in its entirety. Once the form has been completed, please mail or hand-carry the form to your assigned authorized recruiter of the Mountain View Police Department.

LESP 30A-Pre-Application for Employment Form

STEP 02 - WRITTEN EXAMINATION

All applicant(s) meeting the pre-application criteria, will be notified by the MVPD either by phone, mail or email and invited to take the written examination. This written examination will test the applicant(s) knowledge in the following areas; reading comprehension, math, grammar, and spelling.

STEP 03 - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

In accordance with 18 USC 922(g), 18 USC 1001, RSMo §571.070, RSMo §575.060 and RSMo §610.120 applicant(s) will be asked to submit to a background investigation given the sensitive nature of law enforcement. Applicant(s) are asked to download and type the following form in its entirety. Once the form has been completed, please mail or hand-carry the form to your assigned authorized recruiter of the Mountain View Police Department.

LESP 30B-Background Application for Employment Form

STEP 04 - INTERVIEW BOARD

All top applicant(s) negotiating the background investigation, will be notified by the MVPD either by phone, mail or email and invited to the interview board. All supporting documents will be submitted to a board comprised of uniformed and non-uniformed members. These members will evaluate the information presented and assess the applicant's suitability for the available position. Independent of the background investigation assessment, the applicant will participate in a structured oral interview which will assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities. Upon completion, the President of the board will complete LESP 101 Form resulting in a unanimous final board score. The form provided below, is a frame of reference for the applicant only.

LESP 99-Interview Board Evaluation Form

STEP 05 - CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

Based on all results and supporting documents, the top applicant(s) will be asked to review a memorandum of agreement stating the offer of employment criteria. The applicant(s) will have up to 3 business days to review the agreement from the date of notice and respond appropriately.

STEP 06 - DRUG SCREENING

All top applicant(s) negotiating the background investigation, will be notified by the MVPD either by phone, mail or email and invited to take a drug test. Applicants must successfully pass an administered drug test. The drug screening consists of a urine sample, tested for specific drugs, using cutoff levels established by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

STEP 07 - FINAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

Upon final review of the offer of employment, the applicant(s) agrees to the terms and conditions in writing and will be in-processed into the Mountain View Police Department.