POLICE OFFICER

ADP, Inc.; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid leave

POST certification incentive

Job summary

City of North Kansas City is seeking a Police Officer to perform general law enforcement duties and protect life and property within the community. The role includes field investigations, traffic enforcement, and reporting, with opportunities for POST-certified incentives upon successful completion of training.

Starting salaries range from $66,019 to $101,941 annually, with POST-certified officers eligible for a $4,000 incentive after field training.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Patrol city streets, roadways, and public areas on foot, bicycle, or in a patrol vehicle.
• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, issue citations, and investigate traffic crashes.
• Respond to calls for service and investigate crimes and incidents.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather evidence and prepare detailed written reports.
• Apprehend offenders in accordance with constitutional standards and probable cause requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in firearms handling, report writing, oral communication, and use of speed-measuring devices.
• Resolve conflicts and interact professionally with the public.
• Appear and testify in court as required.
• Maintain knowledge of city geography and applicable criminal, traffic, and constitutional law.
• Make sound decisions under stressful and potentially dangerous conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical fitness

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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POLICE OFFICER

Regular Full-Time North Kansas City, MO, US

Salary Range: $66,019.20 To $101,940.80 Annually

The City of North Kansas City, Missouri is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to serve a progressive community while working in a professional, well-equipped law enforcement agency. Applicants who are POST certified at the time of hire may be eligible for a cash incentive upon successful completion of the Field Training Program. Applicants who are not POST certified will be sponsored by the City to attend a police academy.

Position Summary

Police Officers perform general law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of local and state laws, and the investigation of criminal activity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrol city streets, roadways, and public areas on foot, bicycle, or in a patrol vehicle

Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, issue citations, and investigate traffic crashes

Respond to calls for service and investigate crimes and incidents

Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather evidence and prepare detailed written reports

Apprehend offenders in accordance with constitutional standards and probable cause requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in firearms handling, report writing, oral communication, and use of speed-measuring devices

Resolve conflicts and interact professionally with the public

Maintain knowledge of city geography and applicable criminal, traffic, and constitutional law

Make sound decisions under stressful and potentially dangerous conditions

Appear and testify in court as required

Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver’s license

High school diploma or GED

Physical Demands and Requirements

Ability to pass an annual physical examination as required by City policy

Ability to qualify with all department-issued firearms

Ability to utilize hand-to-hand defensive tactics to control resistant or combative individuals

Exposure to weather extremes and high-stress situations

Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Occasional intense physical contact during arrests

Most officers work 12-hour shifts with rotating days off

Salary and Benefits

POST Certified Officers:$68,660.80 annually (starting salary)

Non-POST Certified Officers (while attending academy):$66,019.20 annually

Benefits include:

Pension and retirement plans

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal leave

POST Certification Incentive

POST certified officers hired by the City are eligible for a $4,000 lump-sum incentive payment following the successful completion of the Field Training Program.

Disqualifying Factors for Employment

Applicants arenot eligible for employment if they have:

Committed a crime classified as a felony under Missouri law (regardless of conviction status)

Four moving violations within four years or two moving violations within a 12-month period

Committed a domestic violence-related offense

Sold narcotics

Been deceitful or untruthful during an official police investigation or administrative inquiry

Used or possessed any controlled substance that would be classified as a felony under Missouri law

Illegally used any misdemeanor-controlled substance within the past two years

Provided misleading or false information on the employment application

Non-felony offenses will be reviewed based on job-relatedness. A preliminary background investigation will be conducted for all applicants.

The City of North Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, disability, religion, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or any other status protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.