Police Officer - Brookfield, MO Police Department

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 0064edication to our department. Current maximum salary for the position of Police Officer is $49,774.00. 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 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.

TYPE:  Full Time

SALARY:  Current maximum salary for the position of Police Officer is $49,774.00. 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..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  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.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION:  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. The Brookfield Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled