Police Officer

National Police; Bonner Springs (KS); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Bonner Springs, Kansas, seeks a Police Officer to protect lives and property, preserve order, and enforce federal, state, and local laws under moderate supervision. You will patrol, investigate suspicious conditions, respond to incidents, prepare reports, testify in court, and may assist Animal Control.

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a driver’s license is mandatory. Associates/Technical degree preferred; graduation from Kansas training centers is preferred; you

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates/Technical degree preferred.
• Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduation preferred.
• Graduation from a Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of employment is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patrol duties during a specific period in assigned police equipment; examines premises of unoccupied buildings to detect any suspicious conditions; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints; intervenes in domestic disputes; search for, collects, and identifies evidence found at crime scenes; makes arrests of individuals in violation of laws and ordinances.
• Operates patrol vehicles, computers, firearms, radio equipment, cameras, surveillance equipment, and other law enforcement equipment; communicates with dispatchers.
• Assists in investigating traffic crimes; enforces traffic laws and issue traffic citations for violations.
• Assists in complex investigations of criminal activity.
• Prepares required reports; delivers verbal and written information.
• Appears and testifies in court.
• Assists or acts as Animal Control Officer as needed or in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Skills

Patrol duties

Investigation

Court appearance

Report writing

Public safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates/Technical degree preferred

Job description

Salary: $26.77 – $36.13

Position Summary:

Performs intermediate protective service work protecting and serving the citizens, businesses, and property-owners of the City by preserving order and enforcing applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

• Performs patrol duties during a specific period in assigned police equipment; examines premises of unoccupied buildings to detect any suspicious conditions; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints; intervenes in domestic disputes; search for, collects, and identifies evidence found at crime scenes; makes arrests of individuals in violation of laws and ordinances.
• Operates patrol vehicles, computers, firearms, radio equipment, cameras, surveillance equipment, and other law enforcement equipment; communicates with dispatchers.
• Assists in investigating traffic crimes; enforces traffic laws and issue traffic citations for violations.
• Assists in complex investigations of criminal activity.
• Prepares required reports; delivers verbal and written information.
• Appears and testifies in court.
• Assists or acts as Animal Control Officer as needed or in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, and no previous law enforcement experience is required.
• Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job well within one year of employment.
• Associates/Technical degree preferred.
• Graduation from a recognized Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is preferred.
• Graduation from a Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of employment is required.
• Must meet all requirements as required annually to maintain full time Kansas Law Enforcement Officer certification.
• Valid driver’s license.