Police Officer, Ellis Police Department

Kansas Peace Officers Association; Kansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ellis seeks a dedicated individual for the role of Police Officer, focusing on community safety and law enforcement. This full-time position offers training for the right candidate and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and provided uniforms. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation

Uniforms Provided

Equipment Provided

Boot Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• No felony or domestic violence convictions.
• KLETC certification or completion of KLETC training required.

Responsibilities

• Taking calls for service and patrolling to deter crime.
• Investigating complaints and citing law violators.
• Working under the general supervision of a superior officer.

Skills

Motivational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Public Relations Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Ellis is accepting applications for a career-minded individual who wants to serve the community by protecting citizens as a full-time entry level Police Officer or a lateral transfer Police Officer in a full-service 24-hour department.

This position involves highly responsible work in taking calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating complaints, citing and/or arresting law violators, etc. Work is performed with independence and in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, under the general supervision of a superior officer. Preference will be given to those possessing a valid, in-good-standing KSCPOST certification, but we will train the right person!

Successful applicants should possess good motivational, interpersonal, public relations, and communications skills. A thorough background check will be conducted, including former employers.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen and at least 21 years of age by the application date.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. No prior law enforcement experience is required.
• No felony or domestic violence convictions, and no other convictions that would violate the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act. Applicants with Brady/Giglio issues will not be considered.
• KLETC certification or completion of KLETC training.
• Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, oral interview(s), and psychological evaluation.
• Drug/Alcohol Testing/Fingerprinting required after provisional offer of employment.
• Residency required within 30 miles of the Ellis City Limits, however, residency is encouraged within the Ellis City limits.

Benefits include:

• Single/Family health, dental and vision insurance paid 100% by employer.
• Single life insurance policy paid 100% by employer.
• Sick leave, Vacation, and KPERS.
• Uniforms and equipment are all provided, including Taser 7, Duty Weapon with red dot optic, and Bodycam. Boot reimbursement is done on a yearly basis.
• Vehicles are equipped with Mobile Data Terminals.
• Custom-fit outer carrier ballistic are vests provided after the completion of a probationary period.

Job description and applications are available at the Ellis City Clerk’s Office or online atwww.ellis.ks.us . You may also [e-mail] to obtain an application.

You can submit your resume and completed application by mail to:
City of Ellis
c/o Chief Avery Smith
815 Jefferson St.
Ellis, KS 67637

Or via email [e-mail] .

For more information, contact the Ellis Police Department at 785-726-4462.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
The City of Ellis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves
the right to reject any and all applications