The City of Metropolis is actively seeking Certified Eligible Experienced Police Officer applicants for the position of Patrolman. The city will pay a $5,000.00 bonus to each Certified Eligible Experienced Police Officer selected and hired. 

Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday at the Mayor’s Office in the City Hall or the Metropolis Police Department. Applications must be received by December 10, 2021, no later than 4 PM, and may be turned in at City Hall, 106 West 5th Street, (618) 524-4016, or the Metropolis Police Department, 1020 Broadway Street, (618) 524-2310.  Interviews will be held January 15, 2022.

Certified Eligible Experienced Police Officer applicants shall be shown preference over non-certified applicants in appointment to the Police Department. Certified Eligible Experienced Police Officer applicants who are appointed to the Police Department will be placed above entry level on the salary schedule based upon experience.

Women, veterans, minorities, and certified law enforcement officers are encouraged to apply. The City of Metropolis is an EEO/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protective veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. We embrace diversity in our people, services and ideas.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings, therefore masks are required when picking up or dropping off your application.