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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.
Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or GED (college degree or college course work in criminal justice preferred), valid driver's license by date of application, a good driving record, pass a comprehensive written exam, physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, undergo an extensive background investigation with 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", P.O.S.T. certification with a minimum 600 hours, (must be at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the academy), successfully complete a Field Training Officer program, and serve a 12 month probationary period after commissioning. Bilingual Skills Preferred.
Salary and Benefits: 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.
Starting Hourly Rate: $27.09 (Recruit/Non-POST Certified Candidate while attending academy); $30.11(POST Certified-less than 4 years of law enforcement experience); $34.49 (4-8 years of full time law enforcement experience); $39.12 (8+ years of full time law enforcement experience).
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.
Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or GED (college degree or college course work in criminal justice preferred), valid driver's license by date of application, a good driving record, pass a comprehensive written exam, physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, undergo an extensive background investigation with 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", P.O.S.T. certification with a minimum 600 hours, (must be at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the academy), successfully complete a Field Training Officer program, and serve a 12 month probationary period after commissioning. Bilingual Skills Preferred.
Salary and Benefits: 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.
Starting Hourly Rate: $27.09 (Recruit/Non-POST Certified Candidate while attending academy); $30.11(POST Certified-less than 4 years of law enforcement experience); $34.49 (4-8 years of full time law enforcement experience); $39.12 (8+ years of full time law enforcement experience).
Please complete the APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY INFORMATION PACKET by selecting the link, and return the completed packet by emailing it to ipdjobs@indepmo.org Personal History Statement
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Written Examination and Physical Agility Test: 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.
Military Veterans: 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. Approval of the benefits are subject to the approval by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Recruitment Information: On the IPD web pages link www.indepmo.org/hr. or ipdjobs.com
Additional Information: 816-325-7994 or email ipdjobs@indepmo.org
Posting is open until filled.
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