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Police Officer Academy Sponsorship

The Grandview Police Department is searching for an individual that wants to be part of a progressive and professional team and will choose a successful candidate to sponsor through the Police Academy.

Qualified, non-certified candidates will be trained at a full-time, six month regional police academy

WHILE RECEIVING A SALARY. Following graduation, the candidate will work a specified time commitment under contract.

Position Summary

Grandview, Missouri is a first tier suburb in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area with a population of 25,000. GVPD is a cutting-edge department of 74 full time employees with 57 sworn officers performing the challenging yet rewarding work of law enforcement and community service. No other public official has as much face-to-face contact with the community they serve. You have the opportunity to directly improve safety and quality of life for the people of Grandview.

Opportunities at GVPD include: A Traffic Unit, Motorcycle Assignment, SWAT Team, Investigations, assignments at the Jackson County Drug Task Force Undercover Unit, School Resource Officers, Canine and DARE Assignment. The Patrol Division operates on 12 hour shifts with three day weekends off, twice a month.

Equipment

Contemporary weapon systems to include:
Patrol Rifles, Tactical Shotguns and Glock Handguns. The department operates low mileage vehicles that are equipped with: laptops, WiFi in-car digital video and electronic ticketing. The jail facility utilizes computerized booking and Live Scan fingerprinting technology

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent, additional higher education is preferred. Eligible to be licensed as a police officer in the State of Missouri with no felony or domestic violence convictions. Valid drivers 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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Process

Pre-Employment

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Written examination

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Preliminary interview

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Behavioral-based oral board interview

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Background investigation including credit check

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Interview with The Chief of Police

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Polygraph examination

Post-Offer

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Psychological evaluation

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Drug screen

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Medical/Physical examination

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