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 Officer Position
We are currently processing a group of applicants for the June 2024 KCPD Police Academy class. Once those applicants are processed, the job process for recruit officer will open back up late May / early June of 2024 for applications.
Civilian Positions
Detention Officer
Detention Officers work 12 hour shifts in our jail facility. This is a shift work position requiring work on nights, weekends and holidays. For more informaiton and to apply online, visit the link below. Minimum age to apply is 18 years of age.
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Animal Control Officer
Animal Control Officers work in the community and at the animal shelter; they are responsible for enforcing animal laws. Animal Control Officers work nine hour shifts, either 8am to 5pm or 2pm to 11pm; both shifts require work days on weekends and holidays. For more informaiton and to apply online, visit the link below; deadline to apply is 4/26/2024.
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