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.
Strategic Operations Analyst
Responsible for collecting and analyzing data, as well as disseminating and presenting results of analyses throughout various levels of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD), from individual teams to executive command. ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH July 9, 2026***
Chief Criminalist Supervisor
Supervise, direct and oversee personnel assigned to the relevant laboratory section while monitoring procedures, safety and quality of operations. Coach and counsel section personnel toward optimum performance of assigned duties and laboratory and departmental objectives. ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH July 2, 2026***
Records Specialist
provide courteous, timely, and accurate customer service to all Department members, outside agencies and the public. To provide centralized administrative support services for KCPD, which includes processing mail, alarm incidents, record requests, data entry, and maintaining police records within the current Criminal Justice Information Systems, records management systems and physical storage areas.***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH June 30 2026***
Application and SQL Database Administrator
Provide software administrative support for disparate server-based software applications on the KCPD network. Responsibilities include maintaining, monitoring, and updating applications to ensure accessibility for end users. The role also involves overseeing quality control for efficient functionality and taking necessary support action steps. Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining and administering database systems. Ensuring continuous system performance through regular updates and proactive monitoring is crucial. Collaborating with IT staff to trouble and resolve software issues promptly is also a key aspect of the role. Finally, documenting processes and updates to maintain a comprehensive system record is essential for seamless operations. ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH June 30, 2026***
Administrative Assistant- Special Operations
Perform a variety of moderately complex work assignments, enter Intelligence files, compile statistics, and develop information for reports. Assist others in locating information and in the implementation of new programs, systems, and procedures. ***APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH June 30, 2026***
Maintenance Custodian
Performs work ensuring the maintenance, cleanliness, and operational functionality of Kansas City Police Department facilities and surrounding grounds. Responsibilities include conducting routine maintenance and repairs, custodial tasks, and responding to work orders. The role also requires seasonal tasks such as snow removal and managing various facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Dispatcher
Dispatch police officers and related personnel on emergency and non-emergency calls or self-initiated activities.
Auto Servicer
Provide body repair and reconstruction for departmental vehicles and all other department automotive equipment.
Auto Mechanic
Provide body repair and reconstruction for departmental vehicles and all other department automotive equipment.
Detention Officer
Processes arrests, utilizes intake procedures, conducts detainee release procedures, facilitates bonding, coordinates transfers, and manages the detainee population within the detention unit.
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.