Overview
Police Officer Jobs in North Kansas City, Missouri, USA at City of North Kansas
Position: POLICE OFFICER
Location: North Kansas City
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.
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Title: Police Officer
Company: City of North Kansas
Location: North Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Category: Government (Police Officer), Law/Legal (Police Officer)
