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Eligibility

To be eligible you must be:

• An United States citizen
• A minimum of 21 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• No Felony convictions
• Of good moral character
• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision
• Possess a valid drivers license

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Hiring Process

Once applications are received and reviewed by Human Resources testing dates and times are established. Applicants then must pass a physical agility course and a written test exam. Those who successfully complete the physical agility course and written test may proceed on in the hiring process.

Applicants must then successfully pass an oral interview, background/criminal history checks, polygraph examination, and a medical review that includes drug screening and psychological examination.

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Salary and Benefits

Salary:

Probationary Police Officer	$30,188.93 / year
Police Officer	$33,543.25 / year
Police Officer	$47,697.50 / year

Benefits:

• Paid Health/Dental
• Insurance
• Two Weeks Paid Vacation (increase with time on, maximum 4 weeks)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• 20-Year Retirement Option
• ICMA Deferred Compensation Plan

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Applications

If you are interested in becoming a part of the St. Joseph Police Department please visit Human Resources at City Hall, 1100 Frederick Avenue, 4th floor to pick up an application and for testing dates and times. If you have questions please call (816) 271-4670 during business hours Monday through Friday.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Human Resources Department tests periodically throughout the year and establishes an eligibility-hiring list based on final results achieved by individuals whom apply.

For more information about the St. Joseph Police Department, please contact Sgt. Marla Wilson, Recruiter, at (816) 271-4709 or mawilson@ci.st-joseph.mo.us.