WORK WITH OUR DEPARTMENT

Benefits and Equipment

• Competitive Pay / Pay Step Increases
• 100% city-paid LAGERS Retirement
• City-paid health insurance for the Employee
• Paid vacation that increases with years of service
• Paid sick leave
• One day off per year for no reportable injuries from the previous year (safety day)
• Paid membership to a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range
• Take-home patrol vehicle
• Mobile Computer and E-ticketing system
• Agency-Provided Uniform/Equipment:
• Uniform shirt and pants
• Jacket and Coats
• Footwear
• Duty Belt and Gear
• Duty Weapon and Ammo
• Body Armor
• Weight-Bearing Vest

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
• At least 21 years of age
• US Citizen
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• MO POST Certification preferred

Testing and Hiring Process

• Written Exam
• Physical Agility Test
• Oral Interview
• Intensive Background Investigation
• Drug Screening
• Medical Screening
• Psychological Evaluation (after conditional offer)
• Six-month probationary period after hire with pay increase upon successful completion of probationary period.

Agency Culture

The Palmyra Police Department is a small agency that allows its officers to be as proactive as they want. Officers will respond to a variety of calls for service, allowing officers to experience most aspects of law enforcement. Career enrichment opportunities include School Resource Officer, START Program Instructor, Field Training Officer, Specialization Training, and

Supervisory Positions.

Interested in joining our team?

Click here to download an application.

Return completed applications in person or via US Mail to:

Palmyra Police Department
200 N. Main St.
Palmyra, MO 63461

Applications can also be faxed to (573) 769-4287.

We are currently taking applications for full time police officers and reserves.