Police Officer, UMKC Police Department

UMKC Police Department - Division of Finance and 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 is dedicated to providing the highest levels of safety, security, and service for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university, as they pursue their daily work and study activities.

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.

What You'll Do:

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.

Standard Hours:

• 8-hour shifts across three rotating schedules: Days (7am-3pm), Evenings (3pm-11pm), and Midnights (11pm-7am).
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• 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.

• 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

• $27.88-$30.19 per hour commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.
• Position is eligible for $1.00 shift differential for evening shifts (see HR-213 Shift Differential)
• Position is eligible for a $1,500.00 hiring incentive (see HR-104 Hiring Incentives for Faculty and Staff)

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

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.