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Lateral Transfers

KCPD Appreciates your Experience

As a lateral transfer, your starting pay is based on your experience. You can begin your KCPD career with a starting salary of up to $77,484. Contact our Employment Unit for more information. 

CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

All potential candidates wishing to transfer from a current law enforcement position to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department must meet the following criteria:

  • Candidate must have been a full time non-probationary law enforcement officer with at least (1) year of experience.
  • Candidate must have a current Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Class “A” certificate at the time of application or shortly afterwards.

LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATE PROCESS

All candidates must complete the following steps as part of the application process:

  1. Physical Abilities Test
  2. Polygraph
  3. Background Investigation
  4. Oral Board
  5. Physical Examination
  6. Psychological Evaluation

If you have any questions regarding the pay structure, benefits, or insurance you are encouraged to contact the Employment Section at (816)234-5408.

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