A Rewarding Career
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Want to make a change?
The Ashland Police Department is actively seeking highly-motivated, qualified, & intelligent individuals to add to our growing team!
Highly-qualified candidates:
Possess a current valid Missouri POST Class A Peace Officer License, or is currently enrolled in a Missouri POST Law Enforcement Academy
Have prior quantifiable and verifiable law enforcement experience
Are highly responsible in all areas of their personal and professional lives
Have the ability to rapidly make critical and potentially life-changing decisions with confidence and safety in mind
Work extremely well in a team environment, and have a mission-first focus
Have impeccable integrity and can take responsibility for their actions
About APD
The Ashland Police Department is committed to providing professional public safety services to our residents, business partners and visitors. Ashland Police Officers work as a team with the public to meet this goal of a safe, orderly and peaceful community, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
The dedicated professionals of the Ashland Police Department serve a population of over 5,000 citizens. Our staff includes thirteen sworn police officers (9 full-time & 4 part-time), and one civilian staff. Every member of the Ashland Police Department truly cares about the safety of our community and providing excellent customer service. Our staff responds to the public safety needs of the community with the most effective measures available within our existing resources with the primary focus of ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens and visitors.
Ashland: Growing Forward
What’s so great about the City of Ashland? Location, for one. Ashland is situated virtually exactly between Jefferson City and Columbia on US Highway 63. If you can’t find it in Ashland, everything you need is within a 15 minute drive. With a population of approximately 5000 and growing, Ashland is one of the fastest growing cities in Missouri. Love the Missouri River views? A short westbound drive out of town and you’re on the banks. Ashland is also home of the Southern Boone School District, widely regarded as the best school system in the region.
What are the benefits?
Let’s be honest… the perks are a big deal, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
$45,929 starting
LAGERS retirement
100% paid employee health insurance
Available dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Paid time off
College tuition reimbursement
All equipment furnished by the department
12 hour shifts, every other weekend off
Take home car