Police Officer

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Police Officer GR: P54 FLSA:
Non-Exempt DATE: 02/05/2025

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Police DIVISION:
All

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JOB CODE: 5030

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned geographic area and investigates incidents and engages in the enforcement of law and maintenance of order in the protection of life and property. Work varies requiring sound individual judgment and the exercise of discretion within prescribed standards and procedures.

• Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or engages in foot patrol in an assigned area to prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce criminal and traffic laws and regulations.
• Performs initial and follow‑up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; serves in stakeouts and surveillance; responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public peace and maintain order; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious.
• Uses forensic tools and methods to support the investigation of crime scenes beyond basic interrogations.
• Uses basic negotiation and crisis intervention skills for handling hostage situations or high‑risk warrant executions.
• Employs reasonable and necessary force to subdue resisting individuals and/or accomplish a lawful police objective; effects arrests; transports prisoners; impounds and tags evidence; issues citations; gives warnings; serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Uses crime analysis tools to predict, report, and develop strategies to reduce criminal activity in assigned areas.
• Applies digital analysis skills for investigating technology‑related crimes.
• Utilises proficiency with body‑worn cameras and other recording systems for evidence collection and officer accountability.
• Uses mobile data terminals and real‑time crime center resources.
• Operates a computer information terminal; may perform service desk duties; handles animal problems.
• Assists fire department and ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; provides first aid, CPR and other emergency medical assistance; provides general assistance to the public; assists in hazardous material incidents.
• Notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; directs traffic; issues citations for parking and moving violations; escorts parades and processions; gives directions and information.
• Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; inspects to assure property protection.
• Prepares reports of own activities and investigative and operational reports; prepares detailed reports of offenses, accidents, damages to property, arrests and seized property.
• Appears, testifies and provides credible testimony in municipal, district and federal court.
• Speaks before school and civic groups as required; conducts community outreach and educational programs to build public trust and awareness on safety issues.
• Joins in neighborhood meetings or events to address community concerns and foster good police‑community relations.
• Participates in joint training exercises with local fire departments and other emergency services for coordinated response.
• Participates in annual in‑service training for updates on changes to city, state or federal law impacting local enforcement.
• Receives in‑service certification in cultural competency, ethical policing and de‑escalation techniques.
• Maintains physical fitness programs and access to mental health resources to support officer well‑being.
• Performs overtime as required and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
None.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age at start date of employment.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in criminology, social work or related fields; one (1) year of college level coursework preferred.
• One (1) year of work experience involving public contact such as security guard, customer service in de‑clasing conflicts, social work, emergency medical technician and protective services preferred.
• Must obtain Kansas Police Officer certification within one (1) year from start date of employment.
• No felony conviction, domestic violence related conviction or other serious misdemeanor convictions.