Police Officer & School Resource Officer | Protect & Serve

City of Andover Kansas; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Andover Kansas is seeking a Police Officer to perform patrol duties, enforce laws, investigate incidents, and provide public assistance in Andover, KS. The role may include serving as a School Resource Officer and engaging with the community to promote safety and order.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; KLETC graduation within a year; and a valid Kansas driver’s license. The starting pay is $50,232 per year, with experience credits applied for prior service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to three years of law enforcement experience is desirable, but not required.
• Graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) or equivalent within one year of hire.
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License with no recent record of suspension or revocation.

Responsibilities

• Enforces federal, state and local laws and issues citations or makes arrests.
• Patrols districts and responds to calls to deter and detect crime and protect people and property.
• Conducts traffic enforcement, vehicle stops, and investigates accidents.
• Investigates crimes, processes crime scenes, collects and preserves evidence.
• Documents incidents in detailed reports and testifies in court as needed.
• Provides information about laws and ordinances to the public.
• When assigned as School Resource Officer, serves as liaison with the School District and maintains a safe school environment.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Geography of Andover

Decision making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal relationships

Operate police equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent in political science, criminal justice, public administration or related field

Job description

The City of Andover Kansas is seeking a Police Officer to perform patrol duties, enforce laws, investigate incidents, and provide public assistance in Andover, KS. The role may include serving as a School Resource Officer and engaging with the community to promote safety and order.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; KLETC graduation within a year; and a valid Kansas driver’s license. The starting pay is $50,232 per year, with experience credits applied for prior service.