What Riverside PD pays
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$92,574
Posting · verified Oct 15, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 1 of 8 Kansas City Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$1,000 for new officers.
Academy sponsorships are provided to non-POST certified candidates in addition to a $1,000 hiring incentive.Job posting · verified Oct 15, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Riverside PD
Police Officer
Riverside, MOOpen$1,000 bonus$65,000starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedule12 hour schedule, with every other Friday through Sunday off
How Riverside PD compares nearby
All 88 Kansas City Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Riverside | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside PD | Hiring | $65,000 | — | $1,000 | |
| Edgerton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Parkville PD | Hiring | $50,000 | −$15,000 | None | |
| Tracy PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Platte County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Platte City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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