Updated 2026-10-16
Police sign-on bonuses in Missouri, October 2026
6 Missouri departments are offering a hiring bonus in a current posting: 4 for new officers, 2 for certified laterals. Largest is $10,000 at Maryville PD. Every figure shows the sentence it came from.
Departments with a bonus
6
of 597 Missouri agenciesMedian bonus
$1,750
across 6 departmentsFor laterals
2
up to $10,000Every Missouri bonus on file
Largest first| Department | Area | Bonus | Who | Terms | Expires | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville PD “Lateral hires are also eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive, with a four-year commitment.” | $10,000 | Laterals | ||||
| Brookfield PD “We now offer a $3,500.00 SIGN ON BONUS for individuals currently holding a valid Missouri POST license.” | $3,500 | Laterals | ||||
| Hermann PD “$2,000 Hiring Incentive” | $2,000 | New officers | ||||
| Lambert-St. Louis International Airport “$1,500 HIRING INCENTIVE AFTER 11 MONTHS” | $1,500 | New officers | ||||
| Riverside PD “Academy sponsorships are provided to non-POST certified candidates in addition to a $1,000 hiring incentive.” | $1,000 | New officers | ||||
| Pilot Knob PD “$500 sign on bonus and $500 bonus at the end of first year of employment” | $500 | New officers |
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