POLICE OFFICER

City of North Kansas City • North Kansas City, MO

57d • $66,019 - $101,941 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• POST certified at the time of hire

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

Benefits

• Pension and retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal leave
• $4,000 lump-sum incentive payment following the successful completion of the Field Training Program (for POST certified officers)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED