Police Cadet

City-of-Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

LAGERS retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

The City of Independence is offering a Cadet program that provides a clear pathway to becoming an Independence Police Officer. Cadets rotate through units within the Police Department and must complete a series of tests and background checks.

The position is open until filled, with a competitive benefits package including health and dental insurance and retirement through LAGERS. Salary is listed as $15.00 per hour ($31,200 annually).

Qualifications

• Must be 18–20 years old and not yet 21 as Cadet.
• Must have HS diploma or GED, valid driver’s license by date of application, a good driving record, pass written exam, physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, background investigation, credible testimony in court, medical exam and drug screen.

Skills

Good driving record

Interest in policing career

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Position provides a clear pathway to becoming an Independence Police Officer and provides needed support to units within the Independence Police Department. Duties are performed on a rotational basis through various units of the Independence Police Department.

Minimum Qualification

Applicant must be between 18 and 20 years of age to apply and cannot exceed their 21st birthday as a Cadet unless actively waiting for a Law Enforcement Academy class to begin. Applicant must have an interest in a career as an Independence Police Officer. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license by date of application, a good driving record, pass a comprehensive written exam, physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, undergo an extensive background investigation with ability to render credible testimony in a court of law, pass a medical exam and drug screen.

Salary and Benefits

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement program through LAGERS, paid holidays, and vacation.

Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly, $31,200 Annually.

Written Examination and Physical Agility Test

Applicants will be required to take both a written test and a physical agility test (Gym clothes required). Applicants selected to test will be notified by e-mail of the time and location of the testing. Letters will be mailed to applicants not invited to test.

Recruitment Information

On the IPD web page: https://www.independencemo.gov/government/city-departments/jobs/job-opportunities

Additional Information

Contact Officer Mark Showman with the Department Training Unit at 816-325-7806 or email [e-mail].

Position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

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