Patrol Officer: Serve, Protect & Engage Your Community

Kansas Peace Officers Association; Kansas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pleasanton Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-time Police Officer. The City of Pleasanton is located in Linn County, Kansas, about 67 miles south of Kansas City and 25 miles north of Fort Scott.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 21 years of age, a valid driver''s license, and the ability to pass a background check. KS C-POST certification is preferred but not required. The department emphasizes community policing and service.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21+ at appointment.
• Pass a background check.
• Valid driver's license.
• KS C-POST certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing all state and local laws and ordinances.
• Taking calls for service.
• Patrolling business districts and residential neighborhoods to deter and detect crime.
• Citing and/or arresting law violators.
• Following up on pending reports and cases.
• Protecting person(s) or property.
• Providing animal control services.
• When not responding to calls, self-initiated work with priorities identified by supervisors.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Pleasanton Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-time Police Officer. The City of Pleasanton is located in Linn County, Kansas, about 67 miles south of Kansas City and 25 miles north of Fort Scott.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 21 years of age, a valid driver''s license, and the ability to pass a background check. KS C-POST certification is preferred but not required. The department emphasizes community policing and service.