POOL - Law Enforcement Role Players (Part time)

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Retirement program

Job summary

The University of Kansas’ Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) at the Hutchinson Campus offers a part-time, temporary opportunity to participate in training scenarios. No law enforcement experience is required for this role.

Highlights include a competitive benefits package, the chance to work on a state training campus, and the ability to contribute to safety education for Kansas law enforcement agencies. Position based in Yoder, KS.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be physically and emotionally capable to perform essential functions safely.
• Must pass background check and remain in role during training missions.

Responsibilities

• Support scenario-based training, following scripts provided by KLETC staff.
• Assist in setup and teardown of training scenarios.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position OverviewThe role player will facilitate and participate in basic training scenarios as assigned. Law enforcement experience is not required.

The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.

The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.

This is a POOL- Part time- Temporary position located at the Kansas Law Enforcement Center in Yoder, Kansas.

Job Description

90% Support the scenario-based training of KLETC. KLETC creates scripts for role players to follow. Role players will follow directions from assigned KLETC staff members.

5% Assist in set-up and teardown of scenarios as necessary.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older at time of hire.
2. Must be physically and emotionally capable to perform the essential functions and demands of their assigned work in a safe and effective manner.
3. Must be able to endure exposure to extreme weather conditions from time to time.
4. Must be able to use/tolerate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
5. Must be able to pass background check.
6. Remain “in role” during training mission.
7. Portrays an assigned role. Stays in character, applies independent judgement within the scripted scenarios or ad-lib if directed. Utilizes creativity to make situations real in a training environment.
8. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructors.
9. Dress in appropriate apparel to the role.
10. Maintain satisfactory standards of competency, appearance, and integrity. Fraternization to include out of role conversations during role play on campus with KLETC basic students is prohibited.
11. Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications

Current or former law enforcement experience.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins October 16, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Contact Information to ApplicantsBarbara Harrison

[e-mail] Salary Range18.00Application Review BeginsFriday October 16, 2026Anticipated Start DateMonday October 26, 2026