Becoming An Officer

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Harrisonville.

General Definition of Work

Performs work patrolling the city, responding to calls for service to reduce crime and to enforce all local, state and federal laws and ordinances, investigating criminal disturbances and traffic stops, increasing community safety, preparing reports, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. 

Work is performed under the direction of the Police Lieutenant.

Essential Functions

  • Patrols the City and maintains law and order by responding to 911 calls, calls for service, crime scenes, medical emergencies, in-progress crimes, and motor vehicle accidents.
  • Investigates criminal disturbances and conducts traffic stops; follows up on cases as needed.
  • Collects and processes physical evidence from crime scenes; labels and books evidence; prepares technical reports for use in court; testifies in court as required.
  • Attends on-going training; maintains certifications.
  • Maintains records and files.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is required and less than one year of experience and possession of the minimum certifications are required upon hire or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

  • Completion of Missouri’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Program (POST) upon hire.
  • Possession of Firearms Certification through the MO State Highway Patrol upon hire.
  • Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.
  • May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
  • A valid driver's license in the State of Missouri.

Pay range from $23.63 per hour up to $31.97 per hour, plus a generous benefit package.  

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Five weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrued throughout the year.
  • Life insurance ($50,000) paid by the city.
  • Long-term disability 
  • Deferred compensation plan - not matched by the city.
  • Cafeteria plan - health care reimbursement; dependent care reimbursement; premium savings
  • Free membership to the Harrisonville Community Center for the employee & discounted rates for family members
  • Longevity pay - starting at 10 years of service.
  • Bi-weekly pay periods
  • Performance reviews with possible salary increases given after a six-month introductory period, then annually from that introductory completion date.
  • Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the city. 

Patrol Officer Position – Lateral Officers

In addition to the above stated requirements and benefits -

Must possess a current Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Class A Peace Officer license. Out-of-state applicants must be eligible to transfer equivalent credentials from another state. Must be currently employed with a law enforcement agency or have left a prior agency in good standing. Upon hiring, must successfully complete an abbreviated field training program. 

Starting Pay Rates 

Below rates are based on completed years of service with a law enforcement agency. 

Lateral officer

Top pay is currently $31.97 / $69,830.80.