Police Officer

Police Officer

The City of Clayton is hiring Police Officers who want to serve a safe, engaged, and thriving community. Clayton offers nationally recognized excellence, including CALEA accreditation, the Missouri Blue Shield designation, and a reputation as one of the most highly trained and professional departments in the region.

Why Join Us

Named by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a Top Workplace for two years running, the City of Clayton values teamwork, service, safety, and professional excellence. As part of our Police Department, you'll work with a supportive team, receive competitive pay, outstanding benefits, strong training and career development, and serve a community that values its police department.

Salary

Starting at $75,295. Salary is based on qualifications and internal equity.

Benefits

• Pension (City contributes 11.389%; employee contributes 5%)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, and 2 Personal Days (prorated during the first year)
• Paid professional development and training opportunities
• For a summary of our comprehensive benefit package, please click here

What You'll Do

• Patrol the city, respond to service requests, enforce laws and ordinances, issue citations, and make arrests
• Operate patrol vehicles, observe for violations, suspicious activities, and disturbances
• Provide police escorts, direct traffic, and conduct residential and commercial checks
• Perform First Aid, CPR, Narcan administration, and AED use as needed
• Investigate traffic accidents and crimes, develop suspects, and bring cases to closure
• Assist with criminal investigations, stakeouts, evidence presentation, and interviewing victims/witnesses
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records
• Participate in and conduct in-service training programs
• Serve in specialized roles such as Community Service Officer, School Resource Officer, Drug Task Force Officer, and more
• Respond to emergencies, including occasional overtime or on-call needs

No two days are exactly alike-you may patrol neighborhoods in the morning, assist with an investigation in the afternoon, and help with community outreach before heading home.

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age by date of appointment
• Missouri POST Class A Peace Officer certification (or eligibility for out-of-state/military equivalency)
• U.S. citizenship or as required by Missouri POST license
• Valid high school diploma or equivalent
• No felony record or convictions related to domestic violence; no pending indictments; no recent DWI or hazardous driving violations
• Valid Missouri driver's license (minimum Class "F") with a clean driving record
• Meet all physical and psychological requirements, including annual fitness test

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of police operations, patrol procedures, investigative techniques, and relevant laws
• Ability to communicate effectively, prepare clear reports, and carry out instructions
• Strong judgment, quick decision-making, and courteous but firm public interaction
• Skill in firearms and motor vehicle operation
• Good physical condition and ability to meet demanding physical requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Schedule

• Full-time
• Variable 12-hr shifts; including nights, weekends, and holidays

Apply

If you're a service‑driven, well‑qualified officer who wants to work for a department known for its professionalism, training standards, and community trust-Clayton is the place to build your career.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled.

Apply online today: https://claytonmo.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@claytonmo.gov or 314-290-8448 with any questions about the selection process.