Police Officer, Pratt Police Department

Kansas Peace Officers Association; Kansas; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pratt is looking for full-time Police Officers to serve a community of approximately 7,000 residents. Applicants will work 12-hour shifts, receive competitive pay starting at $25/hour, and enjoy comprehensive benefits after one year, including paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Join the Pratt Police Department to protect and serve your community effectively.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Time after 1 year

Paid Sick Leave Time

Health and Dental Insurance

KPERS Retirement Program

Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Applicants should be able to communicate proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Transmit data from call sources to public services.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Pratt KS is currently taking applications for a Full TimePolice Officer. Pratt is a City of approximately 7,000 people located 70miles west of Wichita KS. City of Pratt Police Officers are be required towork 12 hour shifts, holidays, and weekends as assigned.

TYPE: Full Time

SALARY: Entry level Police Officers can start at approximately $25/hr.
Starting salary for Lateral entry Police Officers is commensurate withexperience and qualifications.

The City of Pratt provides, as a sampling, the following benefits forfull-time employees:

• Paid Vacation Time after 1 year of full time employment
• Paid Sick Leave Time
• Paid Injury leave
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 2 Paid Discretionary Days
• Longevity Pay after 1 year of employment
• Health and Dental Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• KPERS Retirement Program
• Paid Life Insurance through Advance Life Insurance
• Other Optional Insurance (including cancer and injury) through AFLAC
• Deferred Compensation Plans through ING.

The City of Pratt KS is currently taking applications for a Full TimePolice Officer. Pratt is a City of approximately 7,000 people located 70miles west of Wichita KS. City of Pratt Police Officers are be required towork 12 hour shifts, holidays, and weekends as assigned.

TYPE: Full Time

SALARY: Entry level Police Officers can start at approximately $25/hr.
Starting salary for Lateral entry Police Officers is commensurate withexperience and qualifications.

The City of Pratt provides, as a sampling, the following benefits forfull-time employees:

• Paid Vacation Time after 1 year of full time employment
• Paid Sick Leave Time
• Paid Injury leave
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 2 Paid Discretionary Days
• Longevity Pay after 1 year of employment
• Health and Dental Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• KPERS Retirement Program
• Paid Life Insurance through Advance Life Insurance
• Other Optional Insurance (including cancer and injury) through AFLAC
• Deferred Compensation Plans through ING.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No previous experience necessary.
• Education: High School diploma or GED. Possession of a valid driver’slicense is mandatory.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check with no felonyor major misdemeanor convictions.
• Applicants must be able to communicate proficiently.
• Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Applicants must be possess basic computer skills in order to effectivelytransmit data from a call source to police, fire, emergency medicalservices, and other businesses and/or citizens
• Environmental conditions and physical demands.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: Applications are available at the Pratt PoliceDepartment located at 303 S Oak Street at the City Offices located at 619 SMain Street, you can obtain a printable application on our website.
https://www.prattpolicedepartment.org/employment/

Please include RESUME with Application.

Closing Date: 08/01/2025

Contact Information:
Pratt Police Department
303 S Oak, Pratt KS, 67124
Phone: [phone]
Website:https://prattpolicedepartment.org/contact-us/

The City of Pratt is an Equal Opportunity Employer