Career Opportunities
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
As the largest police department in the region, KCPD offers officers and professionals the chance to find the perfect role. Check out the open positions below.
Police Officer
Serve Kansas City by protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting traffic enforcement, preventing crime, patrolling assigned areas, investigating accidents, resolving disturbances, and supporting prosecutions.
Call Taker/Dispatcher
Provide professional, quality service to citizens by receiving, evaluating, and routing emergency and non-emergency calls. KCPD's dispatchers typically begin their careers as Call Takers. See both job descriptions when you click Learn More...
Wellness Specialist - Peer Support Coordinator
Provide crisis intervention, referrals to support services, and training regarding the areas of emotional, physical, financial, social, and spiritual wellness. Coordinate and administer the KCPD Peer Support Program.
***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 20, 2025***
Investigative Analyst - Grant Funded
Provide analytical support and assist the mission of the Investigations Bureau.
***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 16, 2025***
Inventory Specialist - Supply Section
Manage inventory and procurement of supplies, equipment, and tactical items; perform warehousing tasks; resolve billing issues; oversee distribution; and prepare purchase recommendations.
***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 13, 2025***
Supervisor - Employment Unit
Directly supervise Employment Applicant Processors and Background Investigators, providing guidance, support, and performance management.
***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 13, 2025***
Security Guard
Maintain the overall security of department facilities; controlling all access. Coordinate response for critical incidents and/or terroristic threat. Observe. identify and report security violations.
Detention Officer
Processes arrests, utilizes intake procedures, conducts detainee release procedures, facilitates bonding, coordinates transfers, and manages the detainee population within the detention unit.
Parking Control Officer
Enforce Kansas City parking ordinances; expedite the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic when problems exist or during community events; resolve parking and traffic-related complaints.
Maintenance/Custodian
To provide general building cleaning and maintenance in an environmentally safe manner. To observe and identify security/CJIS violations and report immediately.
Records Specialist
Provide courteous, timely, and accurate customer service and centralized administrative support for KCPD, including mail, alarms, record requests, data entry, and record maintenance.
Auto Mechanic
Repair, inspect, and service department vehicles; including duties such as line repair work, tune-ups, fabrication of special equipment, road tests, transmission, electrical system, and brakes.
Field Service Technician
Install, service, and repair communications equipment in the field. To maintain a region wide radio network supporting 28 local agencies. Maintain tower and network infrastructure in KCMO and surrounding communities.
Electronic Technician
Install, service, and repair communications equipment and other electronic devices. Work with police officers and professional staff members to solve problems they may be having with radio or electronic equipment.
The Kansas City Missouri Police Department employment practices are designed to hire, promote, and assign members without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, limited English proficiency, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, or low-income level.
NOTE: Marijuana and its various analogues, derivatives, and precursors, in whatever form, even if prescribed under a state medical marijuana law, remains illegal under federal law and is prohibited under the employer’s policy.