Police Officer

City of Independence - Police Department, 223 North Memorial Dr, Independence, Missouri, United States of America

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.

• Coordinate within various divisions of the Police Department to protect life and property.
• Enforce state and federal laws and municipal ordinances.
• Preserve order throughout the community and respond to community needs.

• High school diploma or GED (college degree or college coursework in criminal justice preferred).
• Valid driver’s license by date of application with a good driving record.
• Pass a comprehensive written exam, physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and an extensive background investigation with the 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"; POST certification with a minimum 600 hours; at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the academy.
• Successfully complete a Field Training Officer program.
• Serve a 12-month probationary period after commissioning.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement program through LAGERS, paid holidays and vacation, in addition to a competitive salary range.

• $26.83 (Recruit/Non-POST Certified Candidate while attending academy)
• $29.81 (POST Certified — less than 4 years of law enforcement experience)
• $34.15 (4–8 years of full-time law enforcement experience)
• $38.73 (8+ years of full-time law enforcement experience)

Certified officers will be required to take a physical agility test ONLY
. 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.

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