Updated 2026-10-02

Police sign-on bonuses in Missouri, October 2026

5 Missouri departments are offering a hiring bonus in a current posting: 2 for new officers, 3 for certified laterals. Largest is $10,000 at Maryville PD. Every figure shows the sentence it came from.

Departments with a bonus
5
of 594 Missouri agencies
Largest bonus
$10,000
Maryville PD
Median bonus
$3,500
across 5 departments
For laterals
3
up to $10,000

Every Missouri bonus on file

Largest first
DepartmentAreaBonusWhoTermsExpiresVerified
Maryville PD
“Lateral hires are also eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive, with a four-year commitment.”
Maryville Area$10,000Lateralswith a four-year commitment—Oct 1, 2026
Riverside PD
“Lateral transfers, when hired, receive a $10,000.00 hiring incentive.”
Kansas City Area$10,000Laterals$5,000.00 is paid upon completion of the FTO program and another $5,000.00 paid on the completion of one year of service—Oct 1, 2026
Brookfield PD
“We now offer a $3,500.00 SIGN ON BONUS for individuals currently holding a valid Missouri POST license.”
Linn County$3,500Laterals——Oct 1, 2026
Hermann PD
“$2,000 Hiring Incentive”
Gasconade County$2,000New officers——Oct 1, 2026
Pilot Knob PD
“$500 sign on bonus and $500 bonus at the end of first year of employment”
Iron County$500New officers$500 sign on bonus and $500 bonus at the end of first year of employment—Oct 1, 2026
Bonuses come from each department's current posting and expire on the date stated. Ongoing pay, allowances and stipends are not counted as hiring bonuses. Verify with the department before relying on one.

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