Police Officer

City of Dodge City, KS; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

The City of Dodge City Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. No prior law enforcement experience required; dedicated individuals who want to serve the community are invited to apply. Starting salary is $55,692 per year with annual increases on a 14-year step plan.

A $5,000 hiring bonus is paid after signing a contract committing to two years of service. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, U.S.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 21 years of age.
• No felony convictions or domestic violence history or convictions.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned beat and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order.
• Protect life and property.
• Lateral entry available based on experience. No experience is necessary; training will be provided.

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding and challenging career? Do you want to serve your community? Law enforcement experience is not a requirement for a new recruit! The Dodge City Police Department is looking for committed talent to join our team. Applications are currently being accepted for Police Officer with the City of Dodge City Police Department. A $5,000 hiring bonus will be paid to new recruits provided they agree to and sign a contract which states the employee agrees to remain an employee of the Police Department in good standing for a term of two years. This hiring bonus will be paid in full to the employee upon the first paycheck after the employment starts.

Under general supervision, police officers patrol an assigned beat and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Applications will be used to fill current vacancies and to form an eligibility list for future reference.

Recruit officer’s starting salary is $55,692.00 annually. Yearly pay increases with 14-year step plan. Lateral entry available based on experience. No experience is necessary. We will train qualified recruits!

Qualifications and requirements: High School diploma or GED, U.S. Citizenship, 21 years of age, no felony convictions or domestic violence history or convictions, valid driver’s license and good driving record.