Police Officer Positions
Certified / Lateral Entry Police Officer
To be eligible, applicants must hold a valid Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Class A Certification; or be able to obtain one by transferring thier out of state law enforcement credentials. For more information on transferring / obtaining a Class A license with out of state credentials, visit the MO POST website at https://dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/post/licensing.php.
Pay is based on a lateral entry scale that rewards up to five years of law enforcement experience.
This position is open at all times for applications.
Once you submit your digital application via NEOGOV, please send an email to Sgt. Chris Depue @ cdepue@cityofls.net so we can be sure to have your application transferred over to us from our centralized Human Resources department.
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Non-Certified Police Officer (Police Recruit)
This application process is for applicants who do not hold a current Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Class A Certification.
Once you submit your digital application via NEOGOV, please send an email to Sgt. Chris Depue @ cdepue@cityofls.net so we can be sure to have your application transferred over to us from our centralized Human Resources department.
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Civilian Positions
Police Communications Specialist / Dispatcher
The Communications Specialist is responsible for receiving emergency calls and requests for services, determining and disseminating necessary information regarding such, recognizing urgency and priority, dispatching police units, traffic units, animal control, or routes calls to appropriate entities and coordinates outside services in the communications unit.
This is an open until filled position.
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Full Time Animal Shelter Attendant
Under direct supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor, cleans and disinfects cages and shelter, feeds and cares for animal. Assists shelter customers in redeeming or adopting pets. Handles complaints received at the shelter. Assists in euthanizing animals. May work with limited supervision.
Deadline to apply is 9/30/2022.
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For further information about police department recruitment and the selection process:
816.969.1707: Sgt. Chris Depue
Police Recruiting