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.