Police Officer

City of Spring Hill, Kansas; Spring Hill (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Spring Hill as a Police Officer and serve the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma, with opportunities for training and career advancement. The position offers a starting pay of $28.85 per hour, with responsibilities including law enforcement, community engagement, and emergency response. Apply online to become part of a dedicated team committed to public safety.

Benefits

100% City Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums

Paid Leave

Holiday Pay

Longevity Bonus

KP&F Retirement

City of Spring Hill Retirement Package

Qualifications

• Ability to react quickly to danger and adapt to different circumstances.
• Must obtain Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center certification within a year.

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws and performs patrol duties.
• Handles emergencies and performs first aid.
• Investigates crimes and prepares reports.

Skills

Communication

Public Relations

First Aid

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

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City of Spring Hill Job Posting Ad

Police Officer

Exciting opportunity available to join a growing department and

community to make a positive impact! We offer excellent

comprehensive benefits including 100% City paid medical, dental and

vision premiums. We also offer other great benefits such as

paid leave, holiday pay, longevity bonus, KP&F retirement and a City of

Spring Hill Retirement package.

Pay, Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Two-year technical or

Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social

Science or continuing education in law enforcement or a related field is

preferred. Ability to react quickly to danger and adapt to

different people, behavior, and circumstances is a must.

Starting pay \$28.85 per hour, actual pay depends on experience

No Experience Required. Some Law Enforcement, Military Law Enforcement

or training in the field is desired.

If not already certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

or by reciprocity must have the ability to obtain,

within a year, certification by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training

Center or certification by reciprocity

Ability to obtain a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually

is required

Brief Description Of Duties

The Police Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA which protects

and serves the citizens of Spring Hill. This position provides

citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state, and local laws, and

performs patrol duties. Making arrests, issuing citations for traffic

violations, and investigating crimes and accidents are the primary

responsibilities of the position. Collateral duties may include, but

not limited to; Field Training Officer, Coordinator of programs, K9

and/or Department Trainer. Police Officer at Step 2 and above

may be eligible for consideration as a department investigator. This

employee should possess excellent communication and public

relations skills. The position requires a valid Kansas drivers license.

Apply department orders, rules and regulations to police situations;

understands and applies legal standards.

Operates patrol/unmarked vehicle in a safe and effective manner;

inspects vehicle for safe and efficient operating condition,

performs minor vehicle repairs as necessary; fuels and cleans vehicle.

Performs general patrol duties.

May involve public information officer duties and managing police social

media accounts.

Applies for search warrants, conducts follow up on criminal reports.

Ability to react quickly to danger and adapt to different people,

behavior, and circumstances.

Perform crime prevention and public relations duties; establishes

rapport with community;

Responds to medical emergencies; performs basic first aid and

administers CPR.

Apprehends, charges, processes and transports suspects;

Performs traffic enforcement and stops; issues citations; investigates

sources of odor to include alcohol and drugs;

Performs accident investigations and directs traffic;

Performs oral interrogations and interviewing duties;

Meets with prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, detectives from other

agencies in case resolution and filing, court preparation

and testimony. Packages evidence; reviews and investigates case reports

for charging and/or court preparation; comprehends laws

and abstract concepts.

Report writing duties. Thoroughly completes offense, arrest,

investigative, information, accident, evidence reports.

The employee must work days and hours necessary to perform all assigned

responsibilities and tasks.

Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work

location, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the

discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in

writing.

Application Process

Complete our online application and upload your cover letter and resume

via our website at www.springhillks.gov

The City of Spring Hill, Kansas values an inclusive workforce by

providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees as

an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be

discriminated against because of their differences such as age,

disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion

or sexual orientation. All employment decisions at the City of

Spring Hill, Kansas are based on oper

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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• Employment type

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