Scott City Missouri Police Department

The Scott City Police Department is looking for qualified applicants for a position as a law enforcement officer. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, Missouri POST License, be over the age of 21, and live within a 30 minute response time. Application process includes an interview, background investigation, and drug screen. Starting pay is 15 dollars an hour upon hiring, which increases to 16 dollars an hour upon completion of the FTO process. Contact the SCPD at (573)264-2121 for further information or retrieve an application at 618 Main Street, Scott City, Mo 63780

We're hiring! We are currently accepting applications for a full time Dispatcher as well as reserve Dispatchers. Starting pay is $14.00/hour. Must be available for day shift and night shift. We are also accepting applications for full time Police Officer positions. Police Officers starting pay is $16.00/hour after the successful completion of the field training period.... Applications for both positions can be picked up at the Scott City Police Department, located 618 Main Street, Scott City, MO. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (573)264-2121.

The Scott City Police Department is requesting the community's assistance with identifying a suspect in an on going investigation involving the fraudulent acquisition and use of credit/debit device information. Any information which can assist us in identifying this individual can be provided by messaging the Scott City Police Department's Facebook page or calling the department at (573) 264-2121.

On January 13th, 2021 the Scott City Fire Department and Police Department responded to a residential fire, which resulted in substantial losses for the local family. If you would like to provide donations to assist this family during their time of need, information has been provided in the attached post. Monetary donations can be sent through the link to the families GoFundMe page. Donations including clothing and other household necessities can be dropped off at the Scott C...ity Fire Department or City Hall, located at 215 Chester Street, Scott City, Missouri 63780. Contact the Scott City Fire Department through their facebook page to arrange a time to drop off donations. The local Dollar General will have a donation cart as well. See the attached post for further details regarding clothing size and other items needed.

With the wet and cold weather upon us the Scott City Police Department would like to remind its residents and those traveling during this busy time of year to practice extra vigilance while operating a motor vehicle. Inclement weather and distracted driving are a common cause of motor vehicle accidents. As the construction continues on the Route 61 overpass, I-55 interchange, and Route M intersection please be aware of and practice caution within work zones. Maintain a safe... distance between you and the car in front of you. Limit unnecessary distractions, such as cell phones and other electronic devices. Adhere to the speed limit and slow down while the roads are wet or icy. Be aware of pedestrians and other vehicles around you. Check your surroundings before making lane changes or turns. See more

The Scott City Police Department was able to brighten the holiday season for a few families. Mattresses, box springs and bedding were provided to children in need within the Scott City area thanks to donations from Cape West Rotary, Slumberland Furniture, and Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri. The officers were overjoyed to have an opportunity to distribute items which will bring daily comfort to community members.

The K-9 Raina Fundraiser t-shirts are in! Anyone who ordered a t-shirt can pick them up at the Scott City Police Department. We have a few extra size 3XL, XL and Large if anyone would like to purchase one. If you want one or have not paid already and pre-ordered a t-shirt, they are $15. Once again, we would like to thank the community and the City for your continued support!

Thanks to the communities assistance, the owner of the SSR Motorsports Pit Bike has been located and their property returned. (Edit: 12/11/2020) On Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 the Scott City Police Department located a SSR Motorsports Pit Bike (Photographs provided). The motorized bike was identified as abandoned property and seized for safe keeping. The Scott City Police Department believes the motorized bike to be stolen property and is requesting the community’s assistance... in notifying the owner so the property can be returned. Any information regarding the motorized bike can be directed to the Scott City Police Department’s Communications Officer at (573) 264-2121.

This morning the Scott City Police Department, along with other local agencies, had the pleasure of participating in the Shop with a Hero program. Each year a child is matched up with a local first responder through the program for a shopping spree at Wal-Mart with funds raised by the community, local businesses, individual sponsorship of children and a grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation. Sergeant Atlas (School Resource Officer), Officer Scherer, and Detective Cavaness offere...d their time to interact with the selected children from the Scott City area and had a blast helping the Cape Girardeau Wal-Mart bring some holiday joy to these children. Thankfully the program was not suspended this year due to Covid-19 and was able to be structured accordingly with proper precautions. The Scott City Police Department would like to thank all of the local businesses and community members who support the program through donations.

As many of you will be out taking advantage of the Black Friday deals and the gift giving season right around the corner, the Scott City Police Department would like to remind the Scott City residents of the importance of record keeping for purchased items or items received as a gift. Almost every item you purchase contains identifying features such as brand, make, model, and serial numbers. In the case of jewelry, photographs or a record of the type of gem, style of cut, and... metal type can be retained. This information is something of value the citizens can provide in efforts to assist the police department in recovering their property in the unfortunate event a theft occurs. So remember... keep receipts, write down or photograph make, model and serial numbers because it helps us help you. A friendly reminder from: Detective Cavaness Scott City Police Department