Police Officer-Summer 2025

City of Prairie Village; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their law enforcement team as Police Officers. This role offers a competitive salary and an exceptional employment package that includes comprehensive health benefits, educational reimbursement, and a supportive work environment. Officers will engage in a variety of public safety duties, from traffic enforcement to crime prevention, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about serving your community and upholding the law, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Educational Reimbursement

Individual health, dental, and vision plans

Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

24-hour access to City fitness facility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provides law enforcement and public safety services.
• Enforcement of criminal statutes and ordinances.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Judgment

Patrol

Crime Prevention

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

Applications are accepted through the City of Prairie Village website only, www.pvkansas.com

POLICE OFFICER - $65,000 - $92,000 ANNUAL SALARY - Based on Qualifications

Exceptional Employment Package

Employee Benefits offered by the City of Prairie Village:

• Lateral transfer program, credit for years of service
• Retirement: 50% of salary at 20 yrs, 62.5% at 25 yrs, 75% at 30 yrs
• Educational Reimbursement - 50% of tuition annually
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for Public Service
• Supplemental Retirement options with City Match Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Unused sick leave incentive program
• Time in Service Awards at each 3-year milestone
• Paid Parental Leave for 8 weeks, Paid Military Leave
• Individual health, dental, and vision plans paid in FULL by City
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance paid in FULL by City
• All equipment provided by City
• 24-hour access to City fitness facility

Nature of Work:

Provides law enforcement and public safety services, including enforcement of criminal statutes and ordinances, arrests, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol, accident investigation, disturbance resolution, prosecution support, and other public safety duties. Officers are expected to perform duties independently with good judgment, in accordance with Department rules and the IACP Code of Ethics. Responsibilities may include roles such as:

• Detective
• School Resource Officer
• D.A.R.E. Officer
• Crime Prevention Officer
• Field Training Officer
• Special Investigations Officer
• Special Operations Officer
• Traffic Unit Officer
• Other assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required. College, military, or relevant work experience is desirable but not mandatory. Must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and have no felony convictions. Felony or misdemeanor convictions involving drug/alcohol violations, assault, or moral turpitude may be reviewed. Valid driver’s license required.