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. Click here for further information on the selection process. 

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

For applicants selected to advance to the written assessment stage of the selection process, an exam study guide is available to purchase. Click here for more information.

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