City of Trenton

Police Officer

Trenton is the county seat of Grundy County with a population of approximately 5,609. Trenton is a rural community located on US 65 in north central Missouri and the home of North Central Missouri College. The area boasts some of the best hunting and fish in the region.

Our Police Department employs twelve full-time Police Officers, six part-time Police Officers, seven Communication Officers, and an Animal Control / Nuisance Enforcement Officer. We participate in various programs such as community-based policing, regional task force(s), and a multi-jurisdictional tactical team.

Type

Full Time

Salary

The current salary is $47,011 plus overtime opportunities and holiday pay. Additional compensation can be earned through a step program rewarding years of service, education, and training certifications. Benefits for police officers include employee paid health insurance with family coverage available, life insurance, vision coverage available, dental coverage available, Personal Time Off (PTO), Major Medical Leave (MML), paid holidays, and L.A.G.E.R.S. retirement. Officers are furnished with all uniforms, leather gear, equipment, firearms (both on and off-duty), and bullet resistant vest.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be at least twenty-one years of age at the time of appointment with a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid Missouri driver’s license, with no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. Applicants should possess a Missouri P.O.S.T. Certification or be attending a state-licensed training academy. Police Academy reimbursements are available as well as Lateral Transfer Bonuses. Applicants must pass an oral interview, a thorough background investigation, and a pre-employment drug screening examination.

Full Police Academy sponsorships with salary as a Police Officer Trainee for the right applicant(s)!

How to Apply

An application can be requested at the Trenton Police Station located at 610 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683 or from the City’s website at https://trentonmo.com/community/jobs/. Applications can also be obtained by calling (660) 359-2121 or (660) 359-5557 or by e-mailing [email protected] .

The City of Trenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.