Police Officer

City of Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement through LAGERS

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

City of Independence Police Department seeks a Police Officer to patrol districts, enforce state and local laws, preserve public order, and respond to community needs with integrity and professionalism.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, pass written and physical tests, complete a POST-certified academy (Class A), and endure a thorough background investigation and medical exams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college coursework preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Pass written, physical agility, oral board, polygraph, and medical exams.
• Complete state-certified police academy (Class A) and POST hours.
• Pass background check and drug screen; ability to testify.
• Must be 21+ and complete Field Training Officer program.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol city areas to protect life and property.
• Enforce state/federal law and municipal ordinances.
• Preserve order throughout the community.
• Respond to community needs and emergencies.

Skills

Written exam

Physical agility

Oral board interview

Polygraph exam

Psychological evaluation

Background investigation

Medical exam

Drug screen

Police academy

POST certification

Field Training Officer

Probationary period

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in criminal justice preferred

P.O.S.T. certification 600 hours

Class A state police academy

Job description

Position Summary:

Position coordinates within various divisions of the Police Department relating to the protection of life and property; enforce state/federal law and municipal ordinances; preserve order throughout the community; and respond to community needs.

Minimum Qualification

• High school diploma or GED (college degree or college course work in criminal justice preferred)
• 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
• successfully complete a state certified police academy for a Class "A"
• P.O.S.T. certification with a minimum 600 hours
• (must be at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the academy)
• successfully complete a Field Training Officer program
• and serve a 12 month probationary period after commissioning.
• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

• health and dental insurance
• retirement program through LAGERS
• paid holidays and vacation
• in addition to a competitive salary range.

Starting Hourly Rate:

• $27.36 (Recruit/Non-POST Certified Candidate while attending academy)
• $30.41 (POST Certified-less than 4 years of law enforcement experience)
• $34.83 (4-8 years of full time law enforcement experience)
• $39.51 (8+ years of full time law enforcement experience)

Certified officers will be required to take a physical agility testONLY. Non-Certified officers will be required to take both a written test and a physical agility test. (Gym clothes required) Both Certified and Non-Certified applicants selected to test will be notified by e-mail of the time and location of the testing.

Military Veterans

The Independence Police Department works with the Veterans Administration so military veterans can utilize their GI Bill. Please contact us about the details using your benefits with us. Approval of the benefits are subject to the approval by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Recruitment Information

On the IPD web pages link www.indepmo.org/hr or ipdjobs.com.

Additional Information

816-325-7994 or email [e-mail]

Posting is open until filled.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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].

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.