[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.