Police Officer

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reduction

Tuition reimbursement

Gym access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is hiring a Police Officer to provide law enforcement and public safety services for the campus community. Duties include patrols, incident response, traffic enforcement, and escorting services, with full arrest authority under state law.

The role requires Kansas-commissioned officer certification and ongoing training; starting salary is state-scale and commences with experience-based placement.

Qualifications

• Requires High School degree and Kansas-commissioned Police Officer certification.
• Must be eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program acceptable to KLETC.
• Must obtain KLETC certification prior to permanent employment at JCCC.
• Must certify with firearms, ASP baton, CPR/ AED/ First Aid and OC spray.
• Must obtain NIMS and ICS training certificates.
• Minimum age 21.
• U.S. Citizen by Kansas requirement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activity in buildings and patrol to deter crime and safeguard life and property.
• Oversee campus grounds safety and respond to emergencies.
• Provide assistance to students, staff, and visitors courteously and professionally.
• Control traffic flow and enforce laws and campus policies.
• Conduct interviews, prepare reports, and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and testify in court or hearings as required.
• Maintain and inspect patrol car, equipment, and uniform.

Skills

Law enforcement procedures

Patrol procedures

Public safety communication

Education

High School diploma

Kansas-commissioned Police Officer certification

KLETC training eligibility

KLETC certification

Tools

Firearms

ASP baton

CPR/First Aid

OC spray

NIMS training

ICS training

Job description

Position:Police Officer

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Hourly

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week

Starting Salary Range: $26.98 - $35.10 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Provide law enforcement and public safety services to the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) community. This includes enforcement of criminal statutes with full arrest authority, parking and traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support, non-criminal public safety services, and enforcement of college policies, rules, and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Career-development professional within field.
• Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
• Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Requires High School degree and certification as Kansas-commissioned Police Officer.
• Must be eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program acceptable to Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).
• Must obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer issued through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) prior to receiving permanent employment status at Johnson County Community College.
• Must qualify and certify with firearms, ASP baton, CPR, AED, First Aid and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray.
• Must obtain NIMS and ICs training certificates.
• Minimum age 21.
• Required to be a US Citizen by the State of Kansas.

Position detailsinclude but are not limited to:

• Monitor activity in buildings and conduct security patrols on foot or in vehicle to detect suspicious activity, deter crime, preserve law and order, and safeguard life and property.
• Monitor campus grounds for any safety hazards.
• Answer calls for service typical of a college environment, such as responding to medical emergencies, serving as a personal escort, locking and unlocking classroom doors, providing money escorts, property recovery, and keeping campus thoroughfares and lots unobstructed.
• Provide assistance to students, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner that instills trust and respect within the JCCC community. Perform duties in a conscientious and efficient manner.
• Control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations.
• Provide warnings, issue citations, and make arrests for violations of state laws, local ordinances, or JCCC policies and rules.
• Conduct interviews with victims and witnesses and gather information and evidence. Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities. Prepare related documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies, such as accidents, medical incidents, natural disasters, and criminal incidents, providing assistance and coordinating with other emergency services as required.
• Testify in courts and at hearings. Prepare documentation and present case evidence.
• Inspect and maintain assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment. Ensure all equipment is working properly. Report any defects in need of correction to leaders.
• Assist with event security and protection of high-profile campus visitors.

Benefits Category

For Full‑time Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([e-mail]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail].

Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail].

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time