Employment

Starting Salary: $33,518 a year with annual merit increases.

Uniform allowance: The police department provides starting and replacement uniform items including leather gear and firearm.

Health Insurance: The city contributes up to $566 per month for health insurance. This amount fully covers single employees and the majority of costs for those with dependents. Vision and dental are also included in the single plan and at a nominal rate for family members.

Retirement: The city participates in the Missouri LAGERS retirement system. Members begin contributing to the program upon completion of the first six months of employment with the city.

Vacation/Holiday Time: Every sworn member of the department receives 80 hours of vacation time per year for the first 5 years of employment. The amount of vacation time then increases. Officers also receive 80 hours of holiday time that can be used in conjunction with vacation time.

Sick/Injury Leave: Members accumulate 8 hours of sick leave per month which can be accumulated up to 960 hours. Members can also be granted 24 hours of bereavement leave per year.

Tuition Reimbursement: There is a program in place for tuition reimbursement. A portion of a member’s continuing education may be reimbursed by the city.

Life Insurance: The city provides a life insurance plan and there is a supplemental life insurance plan available to all employees for a nominal fee.