Police Officer

Recruitment Skip to main content Home Departments Police Recruitment Recruitment The Riverside Police Department is accepting applications to fill three open police officer positions within the organization. $10,000.00 hiring incentive for Missouri POST certified officers, Netherlands base camp location for FIFA26, and the opening of the Morton Amphitheater are approaching fast! This is a great time to become a Riverside Police Officer. APPLY NOW Police Officers Are you a Missouri POST-certified Police Officer looking for a change - the future is bright in Riverside. The Riverside Police Department's current starting salary for police officers is $65,000.00 per year topping out at $92,574.00 and is one of the highest starting salaries in the Kansas City Metro area! Are you attending the academy now? Riverside will reimburse you up to $6,000.00 for academy tuition. We will also pay $3,000.00 towards moving expenses if you live further than 75 miles from Riverside and relocate. Lateral transfers, when hired, receive a $10,000.00 hiring incentive. Of that amount, $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. Give us a call or schedule a ride along and see why you should call Riverside home. We are currently accepting applications for full-time POST Certified Police Officers. Testing dates are scheduled as needed. Below are the current salary breakdowns for the Police Department: LAGERS L-6 RETIREMENT IS FULLY PAID BY THE CITY Rank Starting Top Police Officer PD1 - $65,000 $92,574 Detective PD2 - $75,000 $103,765 Corporal PD3 - $76,127 $102,198 Sergeant PD4 - $86,278 $115,536 Lieutenant PD14 - $111,559 $156,183 Captain PD15 - $122,715 $171,797 Shift Differential: For hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., members will receive an additional seventy-five cents ($0.75) per hour shift differential premium, which equals an additional $1,560.00 annually if assigned to a PM shift. Benefits: We are pleased to offer an attractive benefits package designed to protect the well-being and financial health of our employees. Our goal is to support the health and wellness of our employees while offering affordable and comprehensive care. Health Insurance - 100% covered by City for Employee Only coverage Life Insurance ($50,000) - 100% covered by City for Employee Only coverage Dental Insurance - partially covered by City Vision Insurance - partially covered by City Short-term Disability - 100% covered by City for Employee Only coverage Long-term Disability - 75% covered by City for Employee Only coverage Voluntary Supplemental Policies - Accident, Critical Illness, Life Insurance HSA - City contribution of $2,400.00/yr FSA - Medical, Dependent, & Limited LAGERS Retirement - 100% covered by City (LAGERS L-6) Investments - 457b & IRA Paid Leave - Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Military Compensatory Time Off Longevity Pay - annual payment of $65/year of service for FT and $32.50 for PT Tuition Reimbursement - "A" - 90%, "B" - 80%, "C" - 70% of tuition reimbursed Police Academy - Fees covered & wages paid at 100% while attending GI Bill Qualified Training - Covers Police Academy & Field Training Relocation Reimbursement - Up to $3,000 in moving expenses for full time hires if moving to the metro from 75 miles or more from Riverside Status Only full-time positions are available - non-exempt (hourly). Key Responsibilities Law enforcement activities in the protection of life and property by patrolling assigned areas and responding to calls for service Conducting investigations of crimes, incidents, and traffic accidents Patrolling by vehicle, ATV, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot Preparing a variety of reports and records, including cases for court Participation in community-oriented activities May receive special assignments to work in Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Unit, or Accident Investigation Unit Qualifications Minimum 21 years of age (at time of appointment) Height & weight in proportion Possess a valid driver's license Be a U.S. citizen High School Diploma or GED (post-secondary education is preferred but not required) Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, which include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime assignments Schedule Full-time: Pittman Schedule/12-hour rotating shifts with every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Part-time: Supplements full-time police personnel filling vacancies in the schedule and assigned to special events/assignments. Pay Range $31.25 - $44.51 per hour or $65,000 - $92,574 annually Generally, preference is given to applicants who are currently certified by the Missouri POST Commission with a Class A MO Peace Officer License. Applicants hired without a POST license will be sent to a department approved police academy, at the Department's expense. Upon completion of the police academy, the applicant will be assigned to the Field Training Program for a period of 14 weeks. Upon successful completion of the FTO program, the applicant will be assigned to a regular shift within the department. Selection Guidelines Formal application, rating of education and experience, appropriate civil service testing, including written and physical agility test, oral interview, background check, polygraph, psychological examination, drug testing, medical exam, and final selection. Testing Dates The written exam and physical agility exam are held on an as needed basis. Disqualifying Factors The commission of a crime classified as a a felony under Missouri Statute regardless of conviction status Excessive traffic tickets Conviction of a Domestic Violence related crime or the respondent of an active full order of protection Sale, distribution, supplying of narcotics (to include prescription drugs) Deceit or otherwise lying in an official police investigation or administrative inquiry Use or possession of any controlled substance within the last five