Police Officer, Yates Center Police Department

Kansas Peace Officers Association; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a family-friendly environment as a Police Officer in Yates Center, KS. This full-time position offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for raises after graduation from KLETC. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plans. Ideal for individuals passionate about community service and public safety, this role requires no previous experience but mandates a commitment to training and personal integrity. Be part of a small, supportive department serving a close-knit community.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

KPERS Retirement Program

$100 towards water bill

Qualifications

• Must communicate proficiently and pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Work 12-hour shifts, holidays, nights, and weekends as assigned.
• Fill open positions within the department.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Police Officer, Yates Center Police Department

Police Officer, Yates Center Police Department

The City of Yates Center KS is currently taking applications for Full Time (84 hours every two weeks) Police Officer to fill open positions within the department. The department is a four-officer department, with a family friendly environment.

Yates Center is a city of approximately 1,300 people located in Woodson County, KS. Yates Center Police Officers may be required to work 12-hour shifts, holidays, nights and weekends as assigned.

TYPE: Full Time

SALARY: Entry level Police Officers can start at approximately $19.00/hr. with raises after graduation from KLETC, and a 90 probation, post-graduation.
Starting salary for Lateral entry Police Officers is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The City of Yates Center provides, as a sampling, the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Paid Vacation Time after 1 year of full-time employment
• Paid Sick Leave Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 1 Paid Discretionary Day - Birthday Holiday
• Health and Dental Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield paid for the employee, with dependent options available
• KPERS Retirement Program
• $100 towards your water bill if a city resident using city water

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No previous experience necessary.
Must have or be able to graduate KLETC within one (1) year of employment.

Education: High School diploma or GED. Possession of a valid driver’s
license is mandatory.

Applicants must be 21 years of age.
Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check with no felony
or major misdemeanor convictions.
Applicants must be able to communicate proficiently.
Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen.

Applicants must pass a physical exam.

Applicants must be clear from any Brady Giglio issues.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: Applications are available at Yates Center City Hall located at 117 E Rutledge Street, Yates Center, KS 66783 or can be sent by email please contact Chief Michael Strode at [e-mail] or call [phone]

Please include RESUME with Application.

The City of Yates Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer