Police Officer

Police Officer

Richmond Heights Police Department

Starting Salary: $69,596 - 74,697 DOQ

Uniform Pay Grade: 1 - 3

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Candidate Start Date: June 30, 2026 or Earlier

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position which includes a full range of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and employee health, dental, vision, life, disability, and pension programs.

Job Description

Performs intermediate protective service work patrolling the Richmond Heights community and responding to law enforcement incidents, and related work as apparent or assigned. A full job description is available in the link below.

Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years old, possess a valid Drivers License and a state of Missouri Class A P.O.S.T Certification (640 hours) from an accredited Public Safety Academy. If you will be completing your P.O.S.T. certification on or before June 30, 2026, you may submit your application for consideration as well.

To Apply

Submit a City of Richmond Heights online employment application, college transcripts, P.O.S.T. certification, and a signed copy of the job description. Applications are available at Copies of college transcripts, P.O.S.T. certification, and the signed job description may be scanned and uploaded as an attachment in the resume section of the online application).

Application deadline is: Open until filled

The application process may include testing, panel interview and the Chief's interview.

Those moving forward to the Chief's interview process will be notified via email.

The City of Richmond Heights is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Richmond Heights is a drug and alcohol free work place. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment testing may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the City of Richmond Heights not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific age, sex or physical requirement constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.

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