Police Officer, UMKC Police Department

Hiring Department

UMKC Police Department - Division of Finance & Administration

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.

Job Description

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 may change.
• Overtime may be 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Missouri operator's license (for positions at UMKC only, valid Kansas operator's license acceptable)
• 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

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $27.88 - $30.90 per hour.

Position is eligible for $1.00 shift differential for evening shifts (see HR-213 Shift Differential). Position is eligible for a $15,000.00 hiring and retention incentive (see HR-104 Hiring and Retention Incentives).

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan # GGS-09
University Title: POLICE OFFICER

Application Deadline

Open until filled, review of applications to begin immediately.

Other Information

Selection Process (3-month timeline):

• Application review and screening
• Committee Interview
• Background investigation, polygraph/voice stress analysis and reference checking
• Chief's Interview
• Conditional offer phase includes psychological and medical evaluations