Police Service Officer

Goddardks; Kansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Goddard, Kansas is accepting applications for a full-time Police Service Officer II. This position involves law enforcement tasks, including animal control, patrol duties, and community assistance, aimed at maintaining the safety and security of the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance (100% premium for employee)

Paid Vacation/Sick leave

Uniforms, weapons, gear provided

Paid local health club membership

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, polygraph, psychological, and physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Patrol areas of the city to prevent and discover animal control violations.
• Transport unclaimed animals and provide assistance to stranded motorists.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and maintain daily activity logs.

Skills

Judgment

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures

Communication

Job description

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The City of Goddard, Kansas (pop. 6,300) is presently accepting applications for a full-time Police Service Officer II. Goddard is a vibrant community, growing and accessible, the destination for a family oriented, active lifestyle. Goddard was once named the fastest growing community in Kansas by the US Census Bureau and is now poised for more significant growth as the fastest growing city in Sedgwick County.

The Goddard Police Department provides professional services to provide for the safety and security of our citizens. This agency is staffed with 14 full-time commissioned Law Enforcement Officers and 2 civilian Police Service Officer’s (PSO’s). Employees respond to requests from citizens needing assistance and act as necessary for the protection of life and property. PSO-II work involves an element of danger and requires the use of judgment, knowledge and skills in law enforcement procedures and policies. Responsibilities also include preliminary investigation at crime scenes and detailed documentation.

Essential Functions:

· Patrol areas of the city either by patrol vehicle, or on foot to prevent and discover animal control violations, enforce parking regulations and clear traffic hazards.

· Captures animals running at large; removes and disposes of dead animals.

· Answer calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving animal control violations, vicious and or injured animals, parking complaints, abandoned vehicles and or traffic hazards.

· Transports unclaimed or seized animals to the animal shelter; transports sick and injured animals to a veterinary clinic or animal shelter.

· Investigates and provides preliminary recommendations on animal bite and cruelty cases.

· Issues warnings, citations and summons to violators of animal control and parking violations.

· Attends to the kennels by providing food and water to animals, while ensuring kennels are clean.

· Use a tranquilizer gun or firearm to contain or destroy animals as needed.

· Advises the public regarding compliance with health regulations and rabies protection.

· Maintains a log of daily activities to include type of activity or call, time spent on each activity or call, and action taken on each incident.

· Conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, and locate witnesses.

· Appear in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.

· Conduct safety-related community awareness and public relations work.

· May administer basic first aid.

· Provides assistance to stranded motorists and assists with traffic control duties.

· Interview people with complaints or inquiries and make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.

· May assist with urinalysis and breath alcohol test of individuals appearing in municipal court.

· May search, photograph and fingerprint prisoners.

· Maintain records, prepare detailed reports and perform other clerical duties.

· Locate, process, identify, collect, and preserve physical evidence.

· Attend classes, conferences, or seminars as assigned, deemed necessary to the best interests of the city and department.

· Attend training to retain certifications.

· May be required to assist with a variety of motor vehicle accidents.

· Perform related work as required and directed.

· The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive. The City of Goddard reserves the right to assign additional duties as needed.

· Candidates recommended for hire will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, polygraph or CVSA, psychological, and physical exams.

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield coupled with Freedom Claims Management Inc: City pays 100% of insurance premium for employee and approximately 80% of insurance premium for spouse/dependents.

· Optional Dental Insurance available

· Paid Vacation/Sick leave

· KPER’S (Kansas Public Employees Retirement Program)

· Uniforms, weapons, gear provided

· Optional 457 Tax Deferred Retirement

· Paid local health club membership

· 40hr work week consisting of five, 8-hour shifts, likely 10am-6pm M-F, but subject to change

· 30-minute residency requirement from Goddard

Click on the link to the right of the job description (GPD Initial application) and follow the instructions for submitting your application.