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Police Officer

City of Olivette
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Starting Salary $70,193. Additional consideration for excellent qualifications/experience.

Salary Top-out is $101,067 (10 years).

Excellent Benefits including vacation, employee health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability and defined benefit pension plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must meet all Missouri Police Officer standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification requirements for a first-class Charter County (600 hours minimum basic academy) and possess a valid certificate by the date of appointment.
  • Must possess a valid operator's license at the time of appointment.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of appointment.
  • Must have an Honorable Discharge or a Discharge under Honorable Conditions from the military, if applicable.
  • Must be a high school graduate or GED equivalent, Associate's Degree or 64 hours college credit preferred.

STEPS IN THE HIRING PROCESS:

  • Written Exam
  • Interview Board
  • Chief's interview
  • City Manager's Interview

SELECTION: The applicant that is selected after passing the steps listed above must also pass a background check (which includes a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), a pre-employment medical exam/drug screening, a physical assessment and a psychological test.

THE CITY OF OLIVETTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,193.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

License/Certification:

  • Missouri POST license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,193 - $101,067

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