Grain Valley Police Departemnt

 

 

                                                                                                           

                                                                                   

Phone 816-847-6250     711 Main Street, Grain Valley, Missouri 64029      Fax: 816-847-6259

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

                     

 

                  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment Opportunities

The City of Grain Valley accepts applications on an ongoing basis from applicants who are certified as a "Class A" Peace Officer in the State of Missouri.

If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career, if you want to be a positive role model for your community, and if you want to make a real difference in peoples lives... then the Grain Valley Police Department is the place for you. GVPD has an ongoing need for Police Officers that are committed to public service, professionalism, and peaceful neighborhoods. As a Police Officer for the City of Grain Valley you will be required to perform a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks, investigative work, special assignments, and technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.

Grain Valley Police Officers enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including educational assistance, paid vacations, and paid sick leave. In addition, medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans are available.

Police Officer Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or equivalent

  • Valid Missouri Drivers License

  • 21 years of age

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

  • Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and Local laws and ability to interpret them

  • Organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to complete firearms certification

  • Skills to resolve situations characterized by conflict and danger

  • Successful completion of written and oral examination, background investigation that includes fingerprinting and criminal record check, psychological exam, polygraph or voice analysis test, and physical examination to include drug screening.

Benefits:

  • $30,006 Annual Starting Salary

  • Holiday Pay

  • 8 hours vacation per month that progressively increases with years of service

  • Paid Health, Life and Dental insurance for employees

  • LAGERS non-contributory Retirement System

  • Educational Assistance

  • Sick Leave

  • Funeral Leave

  • Uniforms that include a firearm