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Police Officer Recruit

We will pay you to train to be a police officer!

Now offering fully funded health insurance for police officers

Scholarship Opportunities may be Available

Fayette Police Department

The Fayette Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and secure community for its citizens, businesses, and visitors. Fayette is a small college town with approximately 2700 residents. The department has staffing of 8 full-time officers with 7-10 reserve officers. Officers have 4-day work weeks, and 10-hour shifts with 24/7 coverage.

Always wanted to be a police officer but cannot quit your job to attend the academy? We are currently seeking applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Get paid to go to the academy! Police Academy scholarships may be available as well. This position may require a contract.

All applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation. All equipment and uniforms are provided.

Fayette Police Department provides an excellent benefits package that includes a generous amount of paid vacation, 8 hours per month of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, paid employee health insurance, with the option of family health insurance at an additional cost, vision and dental insurance, paid life insurance and fully paid retirement plan. Pay raise after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

The primary duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer Recruit will include attendance and successful completion of the police academy and passing POST certification. Following being POST certified, this position will include the prevention and suppression of crime, the investigation of offenses and the arrest of offenders, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of the peace.

Job Minimum Requirements

  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to complete Missouri POST A licensed (Police Academy graduate) or currently attending Police Academy.
  • Must have either a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum age of 21
  • Valid driver’s license

If interested please apply in person at the Fayette City Hall, 117 S. Main St. Fayette, MO, 65248, or online. Contract may be required for scholarships.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Dependent health insurance coverage
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule: 10-hour shift

License/Certification: Missouri Post Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Fayette, MO 65248: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Police Officer

**********NEW!**********

Now offering fully funded health insurance for police officers

**********$1000 Sign-on Bonus**********

Fayette Police Department

The Fayette Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and secure community for its citizens, businesses, and visitors. Fayette is a small college town with approximately 2700 residents. The department has staffing of 8 full-time officers with 7-10 reserve officers. Officers have 4-day work weeks, and 10-hour shifts with 24/7 coverage.

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Police Officer. Pay starts at $20.00 an hour, based on experience. Police Academy scholarships may be available.

All applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation. All equipment and uniforms are provided.

Fayette Police Department provides an excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, group health, life insurance, and a fully paid retirement plan. Pay raise after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

The primary duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer include the prevention and suppression of crime, the investigation of offenses and the arrest of offenders, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of the peace.

Job Minimum Requirements

  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be Missouri POST A licensed (Police Academy graduate) or currently attending Police Academy.
  • Must have either a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum age of 21
  • Valid driver’s license

If interested please apply in person at the Fayette City Hall, 117 S. Main St. Fayette, MO, 65248, or online. A contract may be required for a sign-on bonus. Bonus to be paid in 2 payments over the course of 1 year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Dependent health insurance coverage
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule: 10 hour shift

License/Certification: Missouri Post Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Fayette, MO 65248: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Police Corporal

**********NEW!**********

Now offering fully funded health insurance for police officers

**********$1000 Sign-on Bonus**********

Scholarship Opportunities may be Available

Fayette Police Department

The Fayette Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and secure community for its citizens, businesses, and visitors. Fayette is a small college town with approximately 2700 residents. The department has staffing of 8 full-time officers with 7-10 reserve officers. Officers have 4-day work weeks, and 10-hour shifts with 24/7 coverage.

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Corporal. Pay starts at $24.00 an hour, based on experience.

All applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation. All equipment and uniforms are provided.

Fayette Police Department provides an excellent benefits package that includes a generous amount of paid vacation, 8 hours per month of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, paid employee health insurance, with the option of family health insurance at an additional cost, vision and dental insurance, paid life insurance and fully paid retirement plan. Pay raise after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

The primary duties and responsibilities of a Corporal include supervisory responsibilities, the prevention and suppression of crime, the investigation of offenses and the arrest of offenders, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of the peace.

Job Minimum Requirements

  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be Missouri POST A licensed (Police Academy graduate) or currently attending Police Academy.
  • Must have either a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum age of 21
  • Valid driver’s license
  • 3 or more years of Police officer experience

If interested please apply in person at the Fayette City Hall, 117 S. Main St. Fayette, MO, 65248, or online. A contract may be required for a sign-on bonus. Bonus to be paid in 2 payments over the course of 1 year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Dependent health insurance coverage
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule: 10-hour shift

License/Certification: Missouri Post Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Fayette, MO 65248: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Employment applications are always available in the City Clerk’s Office, 117 S Main Street, Fayette, MO 65248. Resumes may also be faxed to (660) 248-3502. The City of Fayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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