Starting pay: $25.19/hr. - $30.28/hr. Police Officers are under the supervision of a shift or unit supervisor. The position requires consistent attention and commitment to the Lee's Summit Police Department's mission, goal and objectives. Primary responsibility is for enforcement of laws, statutes and ordinances to provide public safety and order to the community at large. Applicants wishing to apply via this job opening must hold a current, valid Missouri P.O.S.T. Class A law enforcement license or the ability to transfer an out of state law enforcement license to Missouri. Applicants who do not possess a current Missouri license should apply via the recruit officer job posting. Police Officers with P.O.S.T. Class A Certification/experience can make a lateral entry into the compensation plan based on years of experience. Compensation chart linked below.https://cityofls.net/police-department/department-operations/employment/salary-and-benefits Minimum Qualifications: Law enforcement licensing through Missouri Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or general equivalency degree. Must be a United States citizen. Must have a Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to obtain a Valid Operator’s License immediately following date of hire as defined by resident state regulations Credible work history. No felony convictions or commission of or participation in any Felony crime, whether detected or not. No on-going or repetitious history of committing or participating in Misdemeanor crimes, whether detected or not. Must be credible witness in court. Ability to perform the essential job functions. Must pass required testing to include a polygraph examination and background investigation. The City of Lee’s Summit offers a variety of municipal career opportunities with more than 150 job classifications. Those interested in a public service career with the City of Lee’s Summit may review vacancies and obtain applications. Applications and resumes are accepted for all vacant positions. Applications/resumes may be submitted online, on or before the deadline posted. The City is fully committed to a policy of hiring without regard to sex, age, color, race, religion, national origin or disability as prescribed by federal and state laws. The City will require a post-offer background check and physical which includes a drug/alcohol screening. The City is a drug-free workplace.
