Police Cadet Req #355 Independence Justice Center, 17221 E 23rd St S, Independence, Missouri, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 2:00

AM Position Summary :

Position provides a clear pathway to becoming an Independence Police Officer and provides needed support to units within the Independence Police Department. Duties are performed on a rotational basis through various units of the Independence Police Department.

Minimum Qualification :

Applicant must be between 18 and 20 years of age to apply and cannot exceed their 21 st birthday as a Cadet unless actively waiting for a Law Enforcement Academy class to begin. Applicant must have an interest in a career as an Independence Police Officer. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, 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.

Salary and Benefits :

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement program through LAGERS, paid holidays, and vacation.

Salary Range :

$15.00 Hourly, $31,200 Annually.

Position Applications :

Complete the

ONLINE APPLICATION AND

submit the

APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY INFORMATION PACKET

attached here: PersonalHistoryPacket . You will need to print the Applicant Personal History Information Packet attached and return the completed packet along with the required documents to the Independence Police Department, 17221 East 23 rd Street, Independence, MO 64057. It may also be emailed to mshowman@indepmo.org . For more information, visit https://www.independencemo.gov/government/city-departments/jobs/job-opportunities (click on "Current City of Independence Job Opportunities" in the center of page).

Written Examination and Physical Agility Test :

Applicants will be required to take both a written test and a physical agility test (Gym clothes required). Applicants selected to test will be notified by e-mail of the time and location of the testing. Letters will be mailed to applicants not invited to test.

Recruitment Information :

On the IPD web page: https://www.independencemo.gov/government/city-departments/jobs/job-opportunities

Additional Information :

Contact Officer ­­­Mark Showman with the Department Training Unit at 816-325-7806 or email mshowman@indepmo.org . Position is open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace. The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to humanresources-coi@indepmo.org .

Disclaimer:

The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

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