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:
- Physical Abilities Test
- Polygraph
- Background Investigation
- Oral Board
- Physical Examination
- 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.