Patrol Officer II — School & Community Safety

City of Independence, Missouri; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Independence, Missouri is seeking a Patrol Officer II responsible for maintaining law and order within the city. Key duties include patrolling, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and training new officers. Candidates must have completed high school or equivalent and possess strong analytical skills. A valid Kansas driver’s license and completion of Basic Recruit Training are required. This role entails moderate to intense physical activity and may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of police rules, regulations, and literature.
• Ability to adopt quick, effective actions in emergencies.
• Physical fitness is mandatory to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the city to enforce law and order.
• Investigate complaints and prepare reports.
• Issue citations and make arrests.
• Respond to crime scenes and emergencies.
• Train new officers when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of departmental policies

Ability to analyze situations

Clear report writing

Care of automobiles and firearms

Counseling students

Physical agility

Education

Completion of high school or GED

Associate's degree in law enforcement or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Independence, Missouri is seeking a Patrol Officer II responsible for maintaining law and order within the city. Key duties include patrolling, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and training new officers. Candidates must have completed high school or equivalent and possess strong analytical skills. A valid Kansas driver’s license and completion of Basic Recruit Training are required. This role entails moderate to intense physical activity and may require working nights and weekends.