[CC 1985 § 20-15; Ord. No. 247 §§ 1 — 2, 7-6-1965]
A. 
Pursuant to the result of the City election held in the City of St. James, Missouri, on the sixth day of April 1965, at which election a majority vote was received on the proposition for the appointment of a Chief of Police, there is hereby created for the City of St. James, Missouri, the office of Chief of Police.
B. 
The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, who shall be entitled to hold office during good behavior and efficient service and until he/she shall have reached the age of sixty-five (65).
[CC 1985 § 20-16; Ord. No. 247 § 3, 7-6-1965]
A. 
No person shall be appointed to the office of Chief of Police unless he/she is at least twenty-five (25) years of age, of good moral character and shall have passed a satisfactory physical examination.
B. 
Minimum Qualifications.
1. 
Extensive knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures; five (5) years of progressive supervisory/management experience.
2. 
Certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) of the State of Missouri for law enforcement personnel.
3. 
Possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
4. 
Be able to undergo and pass a medical examination, drug screening and background investigation.
[CC 1985 § 20-17; 1977 Code]
The Chief of Police is the Director of the Police Department. He/she shall have immediate and direct control of the department, subject to the supervision of the Mayor or his/her designee and subject to such other rules, regulations and orders as the Mayor may prescribe. He/she shall promulgate and enforce orders as the Mayor may prescribe. He/she shall promulgate and enforce orders, rules and regulations (consistent with this Code and with the rules, regulations and orders of the Mayor) for the efficient operation of the Police Department. Members of the department shall be hired by the City Council.
[CC 1985 § 20-18; 1977 Code]
A. 
The Chief of Police shall have all the powers of arrest as provided for all Police Officers and shall be charged with the responsibility of supervising and directing the activities of all Police Officers of the City and the activities of the Police Department of said City. The Chief of Police shall devote his/her entire time to the discharge of his/her official duties. He/she shall not be absent from the City except in the performance of his/her official duties, or when granted leave of absence by the Mayor.