Police Cadet

Position provides a clear pathway to becoming an Independence Police Officer and provides needed support to units within the Independence Police Department. Duties are performed on a rotational basis through various units of the Independence Police Department.

Applicant must be between 18 and 20 years of age to apply and cannot exceed their 21st birthday as a Cadet unless actively waiting for a Law Enforcement Academy class to begin. Applicant must have an interest in a career as an Independence Police Officer. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license by date of application, a good driving record, pass a comprehensive written exam, physical agility test, oral board interview, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, undergo an extensive background investigation with ability to render credible testimony in a court of law, pass a medical exam and drug screen.

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement program through LAGERS, paid holidays, and vacation.

$15.00 Hourly, $31,200 Annually.

Applicants will be required to take both a written test and a physical agility test (Gym clothes required). Applicants selected to test will be notified by e-mail of the time and location of the testing. Letters will be mailed to applicants not invited to test.

https://www.independencemo.gov/government/city-departments/jobs/job-opportunities

Contact Officer Mark Showman with the Department Training Unit at  or email mshowman.

Position is open until filled.

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to human resources-coi.

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