Career Opportunities

Bolivar PD patrol car in black & white

What makes us different? 

We strive for a professional, progressive, positive, family-oriented, community-focused work environment. We offer great training and advancement opportunities, as well as many other benefits. 

Our department is made up of six civilian support staff and 24 sworn officers. We offer 24-hour coverage for the city of Bolivar, and we partner with other local agencies and organizations to provide a variety of programs and services to the community. 

Bolivar PD has four divisions, including administration, operations, investigations, and support services. 

Our personnel structure includes

  • Chief of Police

  • Lieutenants

  • Corporals

  • Patrol Officers

All candidates must be 21 years and older. A background check is required.

A Bolivar Police officer trains at a local school.
  • Inclusive and supportive team environment
  • Police officer trainee program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Experience pay
  • Overtime availability & traffic grants
  • Uniform and gear provided
  • Uniform cleaning allowance
  • Take home car program or car allowance
  • Wellness program, memberships to SBU, Bolivar Recreation and Aquatic Center
  • Holiday pay
  • Free, confidential crisis intervention services and counseling
  • Extensive training opportunities
  • Field training program
  • LAGERS pension plan
  • PTO
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance available

Click here to apply online! 

  • Email careers [at] bolivarpolice.org (careers[at]bolivarpolice[dot]org) 
  • Call 417-326-5298

Public Safety Center
211 W. Walnut St.
Bolivar , MO 65613