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Police Officer I/II/III

City of Spring Hill
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Job Description
Opportunities available to join a growing department and community to make a positive impact!  We offer excellent comprehensive benefits including 100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums.  We also offer other great benefits such as paid leave, holiday pay, longevity bonus, KP&F retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package. 

Pay, Education & Experience:
 
High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Two-year technical or Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Science or continuing education in law enforcement or a related field is preferred.  Ability to react quickly to danger and adapt to different people, behavior, and circumstances is a must.
Police Officer I
  • Starting pay $25.48 per hour, actual pay depends on experience
  • 0 – 3 years’ experience
  • Ability to obtain, within a year, certification by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or certification by reciprocity is required
  • Ability to obtain a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually is required
Police Officer II
  • Starting pay $27.42 per hour, actual pay depends on experience
  • 4 years’ progressive experience required
  • Must be certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or by reciprocity
  • Ability to obtain a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually is required
Police Officer III
  • Starting pay $30.87 per hour, actual pay depends on experience
  • 10 years’ progressive experience required
  • Must be certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or by reciprocity
  • Ability to obtain a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually is required
Brief Description of Duties:
The ideal candidate will be an energized, self-starter, team motivated, and approachable individual who demonstrates a high level of integrity, and can work effectively with others to continuously improve police operations and public relations in the community.   He/she will work closely with the members of the department, other agencies, courts and the community. He/she will be skilled at utilizing best practices in community-oriented policing, crime prevention, investigations, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and youth and school involvement.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.
  • Performs general patrol duties
  • Performs crime prevention and public relations duties
  • Applies department orders, rules and regulations to maintain order and public safety
  • Safely operates, inspects and performs minor repairs on patrol and unmarked vehicles
  • Performs accident investigations and directs traffic
  • Performs oral interrogations and interviewing duties
  • Apprehends, charges, processes and transports suspects
  • Performs traffic enforcement and stops
  • Handles search warrant and criminal report follow-up
  • Thoroughly completes offense, arrest, investigative, information, accident and evidence reports
  • Responds to medical emergencies; performs basic first aid and administers CPR
  • May involve public information officer duties and managing police social media accounts
  • Must be available to work days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks, which may include overnight, evening or weekend shifts.
  • Must be available for call outs, which may include; response to crime scenes, shift coverage, and city-wide emergencies.
 Application Process:
 
Complete our online application and upload your cover letter and resume via our website at www.springhillks.gov

“The City of Spring Hill, Kansas values an inclusive workforce by providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.  All employment decisions at the City of Spring Hill, Kansas are based on operational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex or gender, gender identity or expression including transgender status, citizenship, religion or creed, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military status or service in the military.  We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds and cultures to apply.  All  dimensions of diversity in the workplace are welcomed by us and we aim to extend that inclusivity to the partners we work with.”
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