Police Officer - Recruit

Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

Responsibilities

Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities; Works on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, preliminary investigation, first aid at accidents, and detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct; Maintains availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies; Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances; Patrols streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve peace and enforce the law; Responds to 9-1-1 emergency radio calls; Examines doors, windows, premises of unoccupied buildings to detect suspicious conditions; Accompanies prisoners to headquarters, jail, or court and appears in court as arresting officer; Gives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public; Attends training classes in police methods, firearms, first aid, and related subjects; Performs duties involving dusting for latent fingerprints, obtaining fingerprints of suspects, interviewing suspects and witnesses, gathering and preserving evidence, arresting violators; Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift, develops leads and tips, searches scenes for clues; Analyzes and evaluates evidence, prepares cases for giving testimony and testifying in court proceedings; Prepares a variety of reports and records; Undertakes community-oriented police work; Coordinates activities with other Police Officers or City departments

Requirements

Proven knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; Demonstrated skill in operating the tools and equipment utilized by a police officer; Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department regulations; Ability to perform work requiring established physical standards; Ability to communicate effectively including giving and receiving verbal and written instructions; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, supervisors, and the public; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; Ability to learn the City's geography; Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to read and write the English language; Must successfully complete and pass internal selection process; Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; Must not have felony convictions and disqualifying criminal history within the past seven years; Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record; Must not have a recent record of suspension or revocation of driver's license in any state; If not certified as a law enforcement officer by CPOST, must successfully complete the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) academy within 18 months of hire and be granted certification by CPOST, or be granted reciprocation or a waiver from the directors of KLETC and CPOST; Must complete the department Field Training Officer Program within 18 months of hire; Must maintain training requirements as required by Kansas Statute 74-5607a(b); Must successfully complete pre-employment testing including completed application, written test, polygraph examination, psychological examination, Physical Capacity Profile Level 3, drug screen, alcohol testing, criminal history background checks, pulmonary function test, and cardiovascular fitness stress test

Nice to have

Associate degree or vocational school training in political science, criminal justice, public administration, or related field (preferred)