ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN ANTICIPATED OPENING
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must be Missouri POST (Peace Officer) Certified or able to obtain certification in the State of Missouri prior to employment with the City, be at least 21 years of age, have a HS diploma or GED. Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
SALARY: Competitive Salary with step plan and 4 pay increases in the first year and higher starting salary for experienced officers. Equipment is provided and annual CEU training is available. There is also a pay differential offered for any full-time officer who currently resides within the city limits of Plattsburg Missouri, or is willing to relocate to Plattsburg city limits. Insurance is paid for by the City for the employee.
OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: You may submit a resume via Indeed. Applications available at Plattsburg City Hall located at 114 W. Maple Street, Plattsburg, Missouri 64477. Applications may be mailed or faxed to (816) 592-6034. City of Plattsburg is an EEOC employer.
ENVIRONMENT
- Plattsburg is located 30 minutes north of Kansas City and 30 minutes southeast of St. Joseph, MO.
- Plattsburg is located in Clinton County and is the County Seat.
- Our population is approximately 2300 residents located in 3.5 square miles with 22 miles of roadway
- The major thoroughfares are Hwy 116, Y Hwy and C Hwy with Hwy 33 and US 169 nearby
- We have 4 full-time officers, 3 part-time officers and the Chief of Police
- 12-hour shift with every other weekend off
- Pay increase after completion of FTO and an increase upon completion of 6-month probationary period- immediate pay increases available for experienced officers
- Insurance benefits start after 2 months and employee health insurance is paid by the city.
- Employees will have 40 hours of vacation after one year, 80 hours after 2 years, and you can take comp time in place of overtime upon employment '
- Retirement is LAGERS L-3 with vesting after 5 years
- Sick leave is accrued at 6.6 hours per pay period and starts upon employment
- All equipment is furnished except socks and undergarments
- Our current budget is $404,800 with a City budget of $5.3 million
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $41,366.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Have you successfully completed a Missouri Law Enforcment Academy?
License/Certification:
- Missouri POST Certification (Peace Officer) (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person