Police Academy Sponsorship – Police Officer Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

Police Academy Sponsorship – Police Officer 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030 Qualified, non-certified candidates will be trained at a full-time, six month regional police academy

WHILE RECEIVING A SALARY.

Following graduation, the candidate will work a specified time commitment under contract. Position Summary Grandview, Missouri is a first tier suburb in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area with a population of 25,000. GVPD is a cutting-edge department of 74 full time employees with 57 sworn officers performing the challenging yet rewarding work of law enforcement and community service. No other public official has as much face-to-face contact with the community they serve. You have the opportunity to directly improve safety and quality of life for the people of Grandview.

Opportunities at GVPD include:

A Traffic Unit, Motorcycle Assignment, SWAT Team, Investigations, assignments at the Jackson County Drug Task Force Undercover Unit, School Resource Officers, Canine and DARE Assignment. The Patrol Division operates on 12 hour shifts with three day weekends off, twice a month. Equipment Contemporary weapon systems to include: Patrol Rifles, Tactical Shotguns and Glock Handguns. The department operates low mileage vehicles that are equipped with: laptops, WiFi in-car digital video and electronic ticketing. The jail facility utilizes computerized booking and Live Scan fingerprinting technology Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent, additional higher education is preferred. Eligible to be licensed as a police officer in the State of Missouri with no felony or domestic violence convictions. Valid driver’s license; minimum age 21; looking for someone with good character, independent judgment in emergencies, strong writing and communication skills, and ability to work with a diverse public. Physical Requirements Binocular vision correctable to 20/30, able to recognize forced whisper at 5 feet with correction, ability to successfully complete job specific physical skills test. Process • Pre-Employment o Written examination o Preliminary interview o Behavioral-based oral board interview o Background investigation including credit check o Interview with The Chief of Police o Polygraph examination • Post-Offer o Psychological evaluation o Drug screen o Medical/Physical examination The hiring process requires approximately six weeks to complete Salary and Benefits Starting salary is $24.04 per hour while attending the Academy and increases to $26.45 upon certification with a Career Development Program that includes steps of 8% to PO II and 8% to Master PO. Additional assignment incentives are available. All weapons and uniforms are provided along with a uniform cleaning contract. There is discounted membership to a state-of-the-art-community center along with an on-site workout facility. Grandview has an excellent benefits package including 100% City funded

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pension plan (https://www.molagers.org/join-the-lagers-community/), Deferred Compensation; tuition assistance program; and employee wellness program, Aetna Health plan, Dental and Vision. Employees enjoy 11 paid Holidays as well as 2 Floating Holidays every year! New employees earn two weeks of Paid Time Off during their first year. To Apply Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for): • Online •

Fax:

816-763-3902 • Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030 Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road Eligible candidates will be notified by email of a written test date. Contact Recruiter Sgt. Jacob Gross (816) 316-4906 or jgross@grandview.org with questions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $24.04 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching 457(b) Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Military leave Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift

Work Location:

In person