POLICE OFFICER Job at City of North Kansas, Kansas City, MO

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  • City of North Kansas
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Are you excited for the opportunity to begin or expand your law enforcement career in a city that has experienced a rebirth over the last ten years? North Kansas City is a 4.2 square mile suburb in the middle of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The city of North Kansas City overwhelmingly supports its Police Department with an authorized force of one police officer for every 125 residents (approximately). North Kansas City is situated within Clay County, MO, which takes holding criminals accountable for their actions very seriously. North Kansas City is committed to remaining competitive with salary and benefits within the market. We offer an attractive Pension Plan for those looking to make North Kansas City a career destination. North Kansas City offers a variety of specialization and training opportunities that are difficult to acquire in larger departments. 

If you are interested in working for a Police Department where you can truly make a difference in the community, you have found it in North Kansas City.

Police Officer Salary $52,000 to $86,140

If you are not currently P.O.S.T. certified, the city will pay for the Police Academy tuition while paying you $23.75 per hour, $49,400 annually. 


Qualifications:

  • Must Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must Possess or Be Able to Obtain a Valid Missouri Driver's License
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug test
  • Ability to work in a high-stress environment

Benefits:

  • Lateral Hires are Eligible for a $4,000 Hiring Incentive
  • Private Police and Fire Pension Fund
  • City 3% Match of Employee Contribution towards 457 Fund
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • City Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Leave Policies Support a Progressive Work/Life Balance
  • Patrol Officers Work 12 Hour Shifts, with Alternating 3-day Weekends
  • Tuition Assistance available
  • Approved Visible Tattoos Allowed
  • Equipment and Uniforms Provided
  • No Residency Requirement 

Special Assignment Opportunities:

  • Community Policing Unit
  • Crisis Negotiators
  • Detective Unit
  • Directed Patrol Unit
  • Drone Operator
  • Field Training Officer
  • K9 Unit
  • Peer Support Team
  • Special Incident Response Team
  • School Resource Officer
  • Traffic Unit

The City of North Kansas City, MO is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate based on age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, mental or physical disability, religion, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law, in the admission or access to, or employment in, its programs or activities.

Compensation details: 49400-86140 Yearly Salary

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,

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