Open Positions

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 out-of-state law enforcement credentials. For more information on transferring or obtaining a Class A license with out-of-state credentials, visit MO POST.

Pay is based on a lateral entry scale that rewards up to five years of law enforcement experience.

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Recruit Police Officer

This application process is for applicants who do NOT currently hold a Missouri Peace Officer license. This group of applicants will attend the next academy class of 2026 that is tenatively set for May of 2026.

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Non-Sworn / Civilian Positions

Detention Officer

Detention Officer is non-sworn position that works in our Detention facility booking and handling inmates. This is a shift work position and employees bid for shift preference based upon seniority; applicants will work overnight and weekend shifts.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background investigation that includes a polygraph examination as well as a drug test (including marijuana).  

Deadline to apply is March 21st, 2026

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Animal Shelter Attendant

This application process is for a full time position at our municipal animal shelter.  For more information on the position, please click the apply link below.

Deadline to apply is March 27th, 2026

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For more information regarding the application process and career opportunities at the Lee's Summit Police Department contact Sgt. Chris Depue.

 816.969.1707

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