Police Officer

Dodge City Police Department; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Training program

Job summary

The Dodge City Police Department is inviting qualified applicants for the Police Officer role. No law enforcement experience required for new recruits; comprehensive training provided to join our team and serve the community.

Starting salary is $55,692 per year with yearly increases through a 14-year step plan. A $5,000 hiring bonus is offered to new recruits who sign an agreement to remain employed in good standing for two years. Lateral entry is possible based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned beats and investigate incidents.
• Enforce laws and protect life and property.
• Assist in the recruitment process and eligibility list formation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.