A Coaching Culture Inside Law Enforcement
At the St. Joseph Police Department, we are building more than officers.
We are building leaders.
We believe a coach is someone who helps people get from where they are to where they want or need to go.
That includes:
- Our community
- Our teammates
- And you
We are committed to being a department where growth is intentional, development is expected, and leadership is cultivated at every level.
You do not have to arrive fully polished.
You do need:
- A growth mindset
- A willingness to pursue excellence
- Alignment with our Standards of Excellence
- The humility to learn
- The courage to lead
These are standards we aspire to.
None of us have arrived.
But we pursue them together — with grace, with accountability, and with leadership that is committed to helping you become your best self.
Our 3D Standards of Excellence
1. Character Before Authority
We are officers whose character governs our authority.
2. Develop People Intentionally
We are developers of people, not just enforcers of law or policy.
3. Relational Trust as Operational Currency
We protect unity inside the department and trust in the community.
4. Serve Citizens with Courage and Compassion
We are guardians who protect with strength and compassion.
5. Lead at Every Level
We are all leaders regardless of rank.
6. Execute with Discipline and Precision
We are disciplined professionals committed to excellence.
7. Family Mindset Inside the Department
We are a department that treats one another like family.
These are not our slogans. These are our commitments which shape how we lead, how we protect, how we serve, and how we grow together.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for heroes.
Not perfect people.
Not finished products.
Heroes in progress.
Men and women who:
- Value integrity
- Care deeply about people
- Want to develop others
- Are willing to be coached
- Desire to protect and serve
- Are committed to personal growth
Meet Sergeant Kylee VanMeter and see what leadership and service look like inside the St. Joseph Police Department.
If you want a career where your skills matter, your mindset matters, and your character matters — this is your place.
Bring your gifts. Bring your passion. Bring your willingness to grow.
Be a part of something bigger than yourself.
3D Profession-Based Learning Internship
As part of your development pathway:
In Year One, you will participate in the 3D Master’s Class — a community-wide leadership cohort alongside leaders from the arts, athletics, business, education, government, healthcare and nonprofit sectors.
In 3D Master’s Class, you will:
- Develop 1st Dimension professional skills on the job
- Build 2nd Dimension mental resilience and emotional intelligence
- Clarify 3rd Dimension identity and purpose
- Create meaningful cross-sector relationships
- Participate in a community service project
- Contribute to a shared community united in purpose
This is not just training. It is formation. You are not simply accepting a position. You are entering a developmental pathway inside a coaching culture designed to help you grow into the leader you are capable of becoming.
Join Us
Bring your dream to the City of Coaches. We will help you get where you want or need to go.
Ready to Learn More?
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