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POLICE OFFICER

City of Gladstone, MO

Occupation: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location: Kansas City, MO - 64155

Positions available: 1

Job #: 1090

Source: City of Gladstone, MO

Posted: 02/19/2026

Web Site: www.gladstone.mo.us

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

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Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY: 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.

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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