POLICE OFFICER

City of Gladstone, MO
Kansas City, Missouri 64101 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Law Enforcement Officer

    This position is responsible for protecting life and property and enforcing laws.

    Major Duties:
    • Performs traffic direction and control at special events; enforces traffic law violations; investigates traffic accidents and produces data to identify high crash and high violation areas.
    • Maintains the Alco Sensor IV breath alcohol instrument as assigned; provides written records of the instrument's maintenance to the Department of Health.
    • Prepares required reports for accidents, arrests, and other incidents.
    • Conducts public and department education by making public appearances as requested.
    • Answers calls for service; makes arrests; transports prisoners; serves warrants; patrols business and residential areas.
    • Performs documentation; prepares paperwork; conducts follow-up investigations; packages and logs evidence; books and bonds prisoners.
    • Maintains equipment, vehicle, and uniform.
    • Performs community policing activities.
    • Inspects residents for wanted parties.
    • Provides ATM escort for banks.
    • Distributes inmate meals and provides inmate transport.
    • Serves as School Resource Officer as assigned.
    • Testifies in court.
    • Serves as DARE Officer and/or coordinates DARE program as assigned.
    • Participates in or coordinates department training activities.
    • Assists in maintaining accreditation files.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Knowledge Required by the Position:
    • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal justice system.
    • Knowledge of standard investigation techniques.
    • Skill in the operation of vehicles and specialized equipment.
    • Skill in self-defense techniques and the operation of firearms.
    • Skill in performing criminal investigations.
    • Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
    • Skill in oral and written communication.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Must be at least 21 years of age.
    • Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Two years of college or military experience preferred.
    • Missouri POST certification.
    • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
    • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Missouri.
    • Additional training required after hire.
    • Build and maintain tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public.
    • Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
    • Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
  • Job Description

    Law Enforcement Officer

    This position is responsible for protecting life and property and enforcing laws.

    Major Duties:
    • Performs traffic direction and control at special events; enforces traffic law violations; investigates traffic accidents and produces data to identify high crash and high violation areas.
    • Maintains the Alco Sensor IV breath alcohol instrument as assigned; provides written records of the instrument's maintenance to the Department of Health.
    • Prepares required reports for accidents, arrests, and other incidents.
    • Conducts public and department education by making public appearances as requested.
    • Answers calls for service; makes arrests; transports prisoners; serves warrants; patrols business and residential areas.
    • Performs documentation; prepares paperwork; conducts follow-up investigations; packages and logs evidence; books and bonds prisoners.
    • Maintains equipment, vehicle, and uniform.
    • Performs community policing activities.
    • Inspects residents for wanted parties.
    • Provides ATM escort for banks.
    • Distributes inmate meals and provides inmate transport.
    • Serves as School Resource Officer as assigned.
    • Testifies in court.
    • Serves as DARE Officer and/or coordinates DARE program as assigned.
    • Participates in or coordinates department training activities.
    • Assists in maintaining accreditation files.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Knowledge Required by the Position:
    • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal justice system.
    • Knowledge of standard investigation techniques.
    • Skill in the operation of vehicles and specialized equipment.
    • Skill in self-defense techniques and the operation of firearms.
    • Skill in performing criminal investigations.
    • Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
    • Skill in oral and written communication.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Must be at least 21 years of age.
    • Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Two years of college or military experience preferred.
    • Missouri POST certification.
    • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
    • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Missouri.
    • Additional training required after hire.
    • Build and maintain tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public.
    • Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
    • Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
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