Police Officer, Johnson County Community College

Kansas Peace Officers Association; Kansas; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with employer options

Life insurance & AD&D

Retirement plans (403b/457b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reduction at JCCC

Job summary

Johnson County Community College seeks a Police Officer to provide law enforcement and public safety services on campus. The role includes enforcing statutes, patrols, crime prevention, and support for college operations.

Starting pay ranges from $26.98 to $35.10 per hour, depending on experience as listed on the application. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, patrolling campus facilities, assisting students and staff, managing traffic, and preparing official reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and Kansas-commissioned Police Officer certification.
• Must be eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program (KLETC).
• Must obtain KLETC certification prior to permanent employment.
• Must qualify with firearms, OC spray, CPR/First Aid and related certifications.
• US citizen as per Kansas requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor buildings and patrol to deter crime and safeguard life and property.
• Respond to calls for service including medical emergencies and escorts.
• Control traffic and issue warnings or citations.
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence, and prepare reports.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with emergency services.

Skills

Police mindset

Law enforcement mindset

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Kansas-commissioned Police Officer certification

Job description

• Police Officer, Johnson County Community College

Police Officer, Johnson County Community College

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.
• Required to be a US Citizen by the State of Kansas.

Position details include 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.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• 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.

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] .

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.