Police Officer (Certified) City of Wamego Wamego, KS

POSITION SUMMARY

The Patrol Officer is responsible for providing all police services for the City of Wamego, including protecting individuals and property, enforcing ordinances and statutes, and providing assistance to citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 Enforces City and State ordinances and statutes  Conducts routine police patrol activities including traffic control  Responds to calls from Police Dispatch  Performs investigations  Conducts security checks of City businesses and residences  Performs routine administrative functions This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee is required to follow any other instructions and perform any other assigned duties. All employees hired by the Wamego Police Department are required to meet the State of Kansas statues that govern law enforcement agencies.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of similar experience and/or education is required. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job satisfactorily in accordance with the adopted personnel policies of the City.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Some post secondary education, college or an associate degree in criminal science or related field is preferred.

Technical Skills:

A thorough knowledge of police and investigative procedures and state and local laws and ordinances is required. The ability to operate a variety of firearms, a patrol car and related police equipment with a high degree of accuracy is required. Must be able to read and interpret written instructions, manuals, statutes and reports.

Working Environment:

Spends approximately eighty percent (80%) of the time outdoors and is subject to adverse/severe weather conditions, heavy vehicles and excessive noise. While in the office the work environment is a climate controlled sedentary modern office setting and may include repetitive motion. Hazardous and dangerous situations may arise in the execution of the employee's duties.

Physical Demands:

Standing, sitting, lifting, walking, running and ability to assist in subduing suspects is required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 150 pounds and subject to call-out at all hours. Required to pass and maintain all physical requirements and activities of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

Work Hours :

Work hours are determined by the shift assigned; 7:00am-3:00pm; 3:00pm-11:00pm; 11:00pm-7:00am or 7:00pm-3:00am. A flexible schedule is required by caseload and available 24/7 when necessary. This includes working evenings, weekends and holidays and subject to emergency call outs on short notice may occur.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Schedule:

On call Rotating shift Rotating weekends Application Question(s): Are you a certified police officer in Kansas?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person