Police Officer

KSAL Morning News Extra; Kansas; On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Police Officer. This full-time position involves active community engagement, patrolling, and law enforcement duties. The selected candidates will undergo comprehensive training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, ensuring they are well-equipped with foundational skills in ethics, defensive tactics, and crisis management. Officers will play a crucial role in maintaining public safety, conducting investigations, and fostering community trust. If you're passionate about serving your community and making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Additional pay for night shifts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Kansas Police Officer certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community, patrol streets, and uphold laws and safety.
• Conduct investigations and respond to emergencies while maintaining order.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Negotiation skills

Community engagement

Forensic analysis

Physical fitness

Multilingual capability

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in criminology or related fields

Tools

Breath analyzer

Handgun

Taser

Mobile video equipment

Computer

Job description

Job Category: Law Enforcement
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
FT/PT: Full-Time
Company: City of Salina

POLICE OFFICER
Police Department
City of Salina, Kansas

The role of a Police Officer is an active, front-line position dedicated to engaging with the community, patrolling streets, and upholding justice and safety daily. Officers are tasked with conducting investigations, upholding laws, and are key to protecting the wellbeing of all residents and guests. This role requires keen judgment and strong integrity, offering an opportunity to be integral to our city’s security.

On-the-Job Training: The City of Salina’s new Police Officer will attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), which offers a comprehensive basic training program designed to equip new recruits with the foundational knowledge and skills essential for law enforcement duties. This program covers critical areas such as ethics, defensive tactics, firearms handling, emergency driving, and law enforcement operations, along with a substantial focus on community engagement and crisis management.

Incorporating KLETC’s structured training, new officers in Salina are not only guided by highly experienced colleagues in real-world situations but also benefit from rigorous foundational learning. This training emphasizes handling investigations, conducting patrols, and ensuring compliance with public safety regulations, setting a strong base for a successful and enduring career. This environment fosters the refinement of judgment and enhancement of operational efficiency. Supported by experienced mentors and comprehensive foundational training, officers are well-prepared for substantial career growth within the Salina community.

Duties:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public peace and maintain order; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious.
4. Uses basic negotiation and crisis intervention skills for handling hostage situations or high-risk warrant executions.
5. Uses forensic tools and methods to support the investigation of crime scenes beyond basic interrogations.
6. 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.
7. Uses crime analysis tools to predict, report, and develop strategies to reduce criminal activity in assigned areas.
8. Applies digital analysis skills for investigating technology-related crimes.
9. Utilizes proficiency with body-worn cameras and other recording systems for evidence collection and officer accountability.
10. Uses mobile data terminals and real-time crime center resources.
11. Operates a computer information terminal; may perform service desk duties; handles animal problems.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; inspects to assure property protection.
15. Prepares reports of own activities and investigative and operational reports; prepares detailed reports of offenses, accidents, damages to property, arrests, and seized property.
16. Appears, testifies, and provides credible testimony in municipal, district, and federal court.
17. Speaks before school and civic groups as required; conducts community outreach and educational programs to build public trust and awareness on safety issues.
18. Joins in neighborhood meetings or events to address community concerns and foster good police-community relations.
19. Participates in joint training exercises with local fire departments and other emergency services for coordinated response.
20. Participates in annual in-service training for updates on changes to city, state, or federal law impacting local enforcement.
21. Receives in-service certification in cultural competency, ethical policing, and de-escalation techniques.
22. Maintains physical fitness programs and access to mental health resources to support officer well-being.

Education:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminology, social work, or related fields; one (1) year of college-level coursework preferred.
3. Ability to obtain Kansas Police Officer certification within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Experience:

1. One (1) year of work experience involving public contact such as security guard, customer service in de-escalating conflicts, social work, emergency medical technician, and protective services.
2. Multilingual capability or conversational Spanish is desired.

Requirements:

1. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at start date of employment.
2. Must live within 40 minutes response time.
3. Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications Include:

1. United States citizen.
2. No felony conviction, domestic violence-related conviction, or other serious misdemeanor convictions.
3. Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

Work Type:

1. Heavy, exerting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects or persons.
2. Duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical exertion.

Selection Process Includes:

1. In-person Police Officer Selection Test held at the Salina Police Department.
2. Computer voice stress analysis examination.
3. Psychological evaluation.
4. Thorough background check.
5. Three assessment interviews.
6. Physical examination and drug screen.

Machines, Tools, Equipment: Breath analyzer, calculator, computer, fax machine, first aid equipment, handcuffs and bodyguard restraint device, handgun/shotgun/Taser/baton/ARWEN and other weapons as required, mobile video, motorcycle/bicycle, pager, portable radio, radar, telephone, and vehicles.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
$27.22-28.58/hr.
$56,618-59,446/yr.
Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
96 hours of sick leave during first year.