<div><h1>Police Officer</h1><h2>City of Lenexa</h2><div>Lenexa, KS</div></div><div><h3>Job Details</h3><ul><li>Full-time</li><li>$63,759 - $95,870 a year</li><li>3 hours ago</li></ul></div><div><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li></ul></div><div><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Military</li><li>High school diploma or GED</li><li>Driver's License</li><li>Entry level</li><li>Law enforcement</li></ul></div><div><h3>Job Description</h3><p>The City of Lenexa police department is currently accepting applications for Police Officers and lateral transfers to join our team! We are an agency with an excellent reputation that is identified as a nationwide leader in the law enforcement community. Our work culture emphasizes training and ability for all officers to work independently and solve problems. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technological resources and can work in a community that is exceptionally supportive of the police department. We strongly believe in providing excellent opportunities for both professional and personal development for our employees in pursuit of their career goals.</p><h4>Police Officer Experience and Education</h4><p>You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:</p><ul><li>U. SS. Citizen</li><li>21 years of age by date of employment.</li><li>High School diploma or GED.</li><li>Valid driver's license with good driving record.</li><li>Kansas residency not required</li></ul><p>Desired qualifications: Prior law enforcement experience, college courses in criminal justice, and/or military experience.</p><h4>Police Officer starting pay</h4><ul><li>Police Recruit (while attending 16-week Police Academy) - $60,150</li><li>Police Officer (successful completion of the Academy) - $63,759</li></ul><h4>Master Police Officer salary range</h4><p>Top-out rate of pay is $95,870 annually after 10 years of completed service.</p><h4>Lateral Police officer salary range</h4><p>Lateral transfer police officers can receive all or partial credit for their previous years of service. The pay rate will be established based on comparable wages with the Lenexa Police Officers of the same tenure. Depending on qualifications, a lateral transfer's range of pay is $63,759 - $95,870.</p><p>The Lenexa Police Department accepts certified police officers from other cities, counties, and states through our lateral officer hire program. We define lateral officers as those who are currently certified as police officers in their jurisdiction. The certification must meet the training standards set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). If accepted and hired, you will directly enter LPD's Field Training Program and can forego a Kansas Police Academy. If certified through another state, may be required to attend a 2-week reciprocity academy.</p><p>This position is also eligible to receive the following:</p><ul><li>$1,300 annual ~ $50.00 per pay period secondary language stipend for those who pass a City of Lenexa proctored oral speaking proficiency test.</li><li>Shift differential - Evening shift $.75 per hour and Night shift $1.00 per hour .</li><li>Tuition reimbursement $3,500 annual; $25,000 total lifetime reimbursement</li></ul><h4>Hiring process & general information</h4><p>Qualified applicants must be able to pass a written aptitude test, oral board interview, polygraph, a physical fitness test, an extensive background investigation, pre-employment drug screen and physical exams, and a psychological evaluation. Please refer to the list of Automatic Disqualifiers and the LPD website for additional information about the police department hiring process.</p><h4>Benefits</h4><p>The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:</p><ul><li>Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic</li><li>4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match</li><li>10 paid holidays per year</li><li>Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year</li><li>Paid sick leave and personal leave (bonus personal leave during first year)</li><li>Six weeks of paid parental leave</li><li>City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans</li><li>Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year</li><li>Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center</li></ul><p>Working for the City of Lenexa is more than a job. You will be trained, supported and valued. You'll make a difference in the community, work alongside talented people, have leadership support, and work in a stable and positive work environment. We value work-life balance and will give you the resources to succeed in your position.</p><p>To apply Complete an online application as the first step in our hiring process. Individuals who successfully complete this online application will be contacted by email with further instructions and next steps in the hiring process.</p><p>As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment.</p></div>

Tuition reimbursement of $3,500 annually with a $25,000 lifetime maximum, and up to $4,500 per year as part of the comprehensive benefits package provided by the City of Lenexa.

Police Officer City of Lenexa - 3.9 Lenexa, KS Job Details Full-time $63,759 - $95,870 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Military High school diploma or GED Driver's License Entry level Law enforcement Full Job Description The City of Lenexa police department is currently accepting applications for Police Officers and lateral transfers to join our team! We are an agency with an excellent reputation that is identified as a nationwide leader in the law enforcement community. Our work culture emphasizes training and ability for all officers to work independently and solve problems. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technological resources and can work in a community that is exceptionally supportive of the police department. We strongly believe in providing excellent opportunities for both professional and personal development for our employees in pursuit of their career goals. Police Officer Experience and Education You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the position: U.S. Citizen 21 years of age by date of employment. High School diploma or GED. Valid driver's license with good driving record. Kansas residency not required Desired qualifications: Prior law enforcement experience, college courses in criminal justice, and/or military experience. Police Officer starting pay Police Recruit (while attending 16-week Police Academy) - $60,150 Police Officer (successful completion of the Academy) - $63,759 Master Police Officer salary range Top-out rate of pay is $95,870 annually after 10 years of completed service. Lateral Police officer salary range Lateral transfer police officers can receive all or partial credit for their previous years of service. The pay rate will be established based on comparable wages with the Lenexa Police Officers of the same tenure. Depending on qualifications, a lateral transfer's range of pay is $63,759 - $95,870. The Lenexa Police Department accepts certified police officers from other cities, counties, and states through our lateral officer hire program. We define lateral officers as those who are currently certified as police officers in their jurisdiction. The certification must meet the training standards set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). If accepted and hired, you will directly enter LPD's Field Training Program and can forego a Kansas Police Academy. If certified through another state, may be required to attend a 2-week reciprocity academy. This position is also eligible to receive the following: $1,300 annual ~ $50.00 per pay period secondary language stipend for those who pass a City of Lenexa proctored oral speaking proficiency test. Shift differential - Evening shift $.75 per hour and Night shift $1.00 per hour . Tuition reimbursement $3,500 annual; $25,000 total lifetime reimbursement Hiring process & general information Qualified applicants must be able to pass a written aptitude test, oral board interview, polygraph, a physical fitness test, an extensive background investigation, pre-employment drug screen and physical exams, and a psychological evaluation. Please refer to the list of Automatic Disqualifiers and the LPD website for additional information about the police department hiring process. Benefits The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match 10 paid holidays per year Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year Paid sick leave and personal leave (bonus personal leave during first year) Six weeks of paid parental leave City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center Working for the City of Lenexa is more than a job. You will be trained, supported and valued. You'll make a difference in the community, work alongside talented people, have leadership support, and work in a stable and positive work environment. We value work-life balance and will give you the resources to succeed in your position. To apply Complete an online application as the first step in our hiring process. Individuals who successfully complete this online application will be contacted by email with further instructions and next steps in the hiring process. As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment.