Police Officer at Shawnee

Job Description

The City of Shawnee is accepting applications for the position of  Police Officer.  The hiring/testing process consists of a physical ability test, a series of interviews, polygraph, a background investigation, and a psychological job fit assessment. Job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a post offer physical and drug screen.

Applicants selected to participate in the Physical Ability Exam will be notified via the email address provided on the employment application. Applicants who do not have an email address must note a daytime phone number. The City of Shawnee utilizes the Johnson Country Community College Police Academy Training Center for the Physical Ability Test. 

An employee of this classification performs duties related to public safety through enforcement of laws and ordinances, public education and hazard correction.

Job Requirements

  Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Successful completion of oral interview by Staff and Police Chief
• Successful completion of physical ability test, background investigation including a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, post-offer employment physical and drug screen
• Note: Kansas residency not required.

 

Automatic Exclusions include:

• Automatic exclusions include more than three (3) no contest/convictions of moving violations in the last one (1) year period, a no contest/conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol within a one (1) year period from application date and/or a no contest/conviction of driving under the influence of a controlled substance within a one (1) year period.
• Any illegal drug use within the past two years.

Compensation / Benefits

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Section 125 medical and dependent care accounts, educational assistance and paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. Outstanding retirement plans, including KP&F and deferred compensation. Commissioned Officers eligible for a $2,000 new-hire bonus, restrictions apply.

In order to be considered for a Police Officer position, all applicants must complete a Police Officer Employment Application, a Waiver of Liability and Release Form, a Post-offer Employment Drug Screen Consent form and a Credit Information Release Form.

EOE  M/F

Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Shawnee, Company: City of Shawnee, KS.