Police Officer

Salary: $55,016 annually

Position Summary:

The Grandview Police Department (GVPD) is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join their progressive and professional team. Located in Grandview, Missouri, a first-tier suburb of the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area, GVPD serves a population of 26,000 residents. The department boasts 74 full-time employees, including 58 sworn officers, committed to law enforcement and community service. GVPD provides a unique opportunity for officers to have a significant impact on community safety and quality of life. The Department operates on 12-hour shifts with three-day weekends twice a month. This results in approximately 15 to 16 workdays a month.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol Duties: Conduct regular patrols to maintain order, prevent crime, and enforce laws
• Traffic Enforcement: Monitor traffic to ensure compliance with traffic laws, issue citations, and investigate accidents
• Criminal Investigations: Conduct investigations into criminal activities, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare reports
• Community Policing: Engage with community members to build trust, address concerns, and promote a positive relationship between the police and the public
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency calls, provide assistance, and take necessary actions to ensure public safety
• Arrest and Detention: Arrest suspects, execute warrants, and ensure the secure detention of individuals in custody
• Report Writing: Prepare detailed and accurate reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations
• Court Testimony: Provide testimony in court regarding investigations, arrests, and other law enforcement activities
• Special Assignments: Participate in specialized units: Traffic unit, Motorcycle Assignment, S.W.A.T. Team, Investigations, Jackson County Drug Task Force Undercover Unit, School Resource Officer, D.A.R.E. Assignment, K-9 unit, and more

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, additional higher education is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.