Police Officer - We offer full benefits, opportunity to train and community support.
We are a growing Police Department located in Smithville, MO that offers its employees a chance to get involved in the community, better themselves as officers and contributes to the overall strength of the department.
The Department: Smithville Police Department, comprised of 20 full-time officers, works closely with neighboring agencies and is known for providing that small town feel where residents still wave when you pass by.
- Our department focuses not only on making sure that our residents feel safe from crime but that they can also seek our help in matters of mental health, community action, and resources.
- We believe in proactive policing which, to us, also means getting involved in our community in order to better serve and protect.
The Job: We’re looking for both Police Officers with Missouri POST Certification and qualified applicants that we can sponsor through the Police Academy. Police Officer salary range: $52,000-$79,371 per year. Shift differential for night shift. Police recruits while in the academy: $43,573.85.
Lateral Hire Program up to $67,122, depending on experience.
For those with MO POST Certification at the time of hire, we offer a $4,000.00 hiring incentive.
- We offer Medical (100% employee), Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance.
- HSA & FSA options available.
- Paid Sabbatical Leave after every 4 years!!!
- LAGARS L12 Retirement- with lifetime benefits (2% employee contribution)
- 457B plan available.
- We also provide all uniforms, boots, & equipment.
- Department provided cell phone.
- Life Insurance Provided.
- Lenient tattoo & beard policy
- Vacation Leave (4 hours accrued each pay period to start) Accrual rate increases with seniority.
- Sick Leave (4 hours accrued each pay period).
- Military Leave
- No residency requirement
- Holiday/Overtime Pay (11 Holidays + 2 floating holidays annually)
- GI Bill OJT Reimbursement for qualified applicants
The Location: Smithville Police Department is located in Smithville, MO, a suburb of Kansas City, MO. This is a great place to live because we are close to Smithville Lake, are only 20 minutes north of Downtown Kansas City and are a booming suburban city that still has a small-town feel.
Why Should You Apply?
- Appealing schedule with 3-day weekends every other week.
- We offer competitive starting pay for the area
- Have full medical and dental benefits as well as good retirement plan
- Centered in a law enforcement supportive community
- Focus on training that allows us to better serve our community
- We serve a thriving community that is looking towards the future
Job Title
Police Officer
Reports To
Patrol Officers will report to their assigned shift Sergeant.
Job Overview
Patrol Officers are responsible for patrolling their community, conducting traffic stops and answering calls for service. We encourage officers to be proactive during their shifts by checking each area of the community residences as well as businesses in the area. Patrol Officers answer a wide variety of calls ranging from assisting Fire/Medical and residence checks to domestic disputes, property damage and stolen vehicles, to name a few.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $79,371.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Missouri Post license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person