Police Officer

University of Missouri-Kansas City Police Department

UMKC is looking for POST certified lateral or retired police officers who want to work in a university setting with a $15,000 hiring incentive, competitive pay, benefits, retirement plan, and tuition discounts across the entire University of Missouri system for you, your spouse, and children.

The UMKC Police Department provides a safe and secure environment for all university employees, students, and guests. Embracing the principles of community policing, the department provides the highest levels of safety, security, and service for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university.

As a certified Police Officer at UMKC PD, you will work in a dynamic, university-centered environment where your contributions matter. With various responsibilities, community engagement, and a supportive team, this is your chance to do meaningful work — and grow while doing it.

What You’ll Do:

Patrol Activities:

Provides proactive deterrence and high visibility patrols of all university property by vehicle, foot, and/or bicycle with a community policing philosophy to ensure safety and prevent crime.

Respond to emergency calls and distress signals in a timely and professional manner.

Enforce traffic regulations and issue warnings or citations as necessary when violations occur.

Enforce Laws and Regulations:

Stay current with evolving law enforcement best practices to uphold and enforce local, state, and federal laws, ensuring public safety and order.

Exercises discretion in a safe, fair, and balanced manner.

Performs arrests, issues citations, issues written or verbal warnings when appropriate, and ensures accurate data collection and reporting of incidents.

Maintain Public Safety:

Monitor public areas on campus to prevent criminal activity and disturbances.

Check buildings and property in accordance with established security procedures.

Lock entryways and points of access as scheduled.

Assist in parking patrol activities, including issuing citations and ordering vehicle removals.

Investigate Crimes and Incidents:

Conduct preliminary investigations as necessary, including gathering evidence and documenting incidents.

Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and prepare detailed reports for follow-up and prosecution.

Provide reliable and accurate testimony to assist in prosecution of criminal cases.

Community Law Enforcement Activities:

Collaborate daily with city police and criminal justice partners to ensure coordinated law enforcement efforts within the shared jurisdictional area.

Why Join UMKC PD?

Case Ownership: Officers often manage incidents from start to finish

Community Interaction: Serve as a visible, approachable law enforcement presence with the opportunity to regularly engage with students, faculty, and staff across two campuses in the heart of Kansas City.

Educational Incentives: Tuition discounts for you and your family across the UM System.

Professional development: Ongoing learning opportunities to stay current with law enforcement procedures and techniques.

Shift
Standard Hours:

8-hour shifts across three rotating schedules: Days (7am-3pm), Evenings (3pm-11pm), and Midnights (11pm-7am). Patrol schedules for UMKC PD are currently under review and are anticipated to change.
Overtime may be available/required for shift coverage, special events, and/or campus emergencies as needed.
Essential Personnel Requirements:

As an essential university employee, may be required to work during weekends, university holidays, campus closures, severe weather events, and other emergency situations as operational needs dictate.

Type

Full Time

Salary

57,990-$64,272 annual salary, commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.
Position is eligible for $1.00 shift differential for evening shifts
Position is eligible for a $15,000.00 hiring incentive
Uniforms and duty weapon supplied
75% off tuition for yourself at all University of Missouri schools
50% off tuition for your spouse and children at all University of Missouri schools
Medical and dental health insurance
Retirement plan

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Must obtain and maintain Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification in accordance with current state requirements. Certification may be required prior to appointment and is mandatory once employed.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a full-time certified peace officer
Experience in higher education or campus law enforcement operations
Prior military service
Post-secondary training or education