Police Officer

BROOKFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT We now offer a $3,500.00 SIGN ON BONUS for individuals currently holding a valid Missouri POST license. The Brookfield Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Starting salary is $36,442.00 annually with a pay raise after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. The Brookfield Police Department has several incremental pay levels as the employee continues their dedication to our department. Current maximum salary for the position of Police Officer is $50,690.00. Benefits include: 100 % department paid-LAGERS retirement system, 100% department paid medical insurance for employees, paid overtime, paid vacation, paid sick leave and 11 paid holidays each year. Department supplied training, uniforms and equipment. The Brookfield Police Department is a proactive department with 12 sworn officers involved in community events. Officers continually train in new areas. We have specially trained officers involved in DARE, SRO, Type II, SWAT, K9, Evidence Management, Hazmat Ops, FFI & FFII as well as several other areas. We also have officers certified to instruct in Less Lethal Munitions, Taser, Radar, PPCT, Firearms and Livescan. Qualified applicants must hold valid Missouri Peace Officer license or be attending an academy, have a valid Missouri driver's license, pass oral board, written test and background investigation. Protentional for lateral transfer for well qualified applicants. To obtain an application, stop by the police department or send your resume and cover letter to the Brookfield Police Department, Attn: Personnel Officer, 116 W. Brooks St., Brookfield, MO 64628. Applications can also be obtained online at: http://www.brookfieldcity.com. Deadline for resume and completed application to be submitted: Open until filled. Questions? Call 660-258-3385 and ask for extension 210 or extension 245. We welcome individuals meet our staff in person or request a ride-along. The Brookfield Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.