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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. Learn More APPLY NOW
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... Learn More
Computer Services Specialist- Camera Support Technician Coordinate, configure, install, test, and troubleshoot video cameras, ALPR cameras, and the Genetec Video Management System. ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2025*** Learn More
Computer Services Specialist- IT Support Technician II Coordinate, configure, install, test, and troubleshoot all personal computer hardware/software, printers and other peripheral devices connected to the Department’s network. This position requires working as part of an established team to develop and deliver a culture of service excellence and the highest quality customer service. ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH September 5, 2025*** Learn More
Computer Services Specialist- Video Support Technician Coordinate, configure, install, test, and troubleshoot all in-car video and body worn camera hardware and software systems. ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12, 2025*** Learn More
Administrative Assistant-OCC Provide clerical support to the Office of Community Complaints ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12, 2025*** Learn More
Computer Services Specialist- IT Support Technician I Provide tier one technical support through direct user interaction, remote assistance and device lifecycle management across all department facilities. This position serves as the frontline responder to helpdesk inquiries, responsible for documenting support tickets, deploying and maintaining endpoint devices, and troubleshooting hardware, software and operating system issues Learn More
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. Learn More
Licensing Regulator - POLU Initiate and provide assistance in the private officer application process by accepting applications, maintaining applicant records and answering telephone inquiries. Learn More
Detention Officer Processes arrests, utilizes intake procedures, conducts detainee release procedures, facilitates bonding, coordinates transfers, and manages the detainee population within the detention unit. Learn More
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. Learn More
Maintenance/Custodian To provide general building cleaning and maintenance in an environmentally safe manner. To observe and identify security/CJIS violations and report immediately. Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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.