Police Officer Job

POLICE OFFICER
City of Salina, Kansas
Police Department

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The role of a Police Officer is an active, front-line position dedicated to engaging with the community, patrolling streets, & upholding justice & safety daily. Officers are tasked with conducting investigations, upholding laws, & are key to protecting the wellbeing of all residents & guests. This role requires keen judgment & strong integrity, offering an opportunity to be integral to our city’s security.

Career Advancement: Police Corporal, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant

On-the-Job Training: The City of Salina’s new Police Officer will attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) which offers a comprehensive basic training program designed to equip new recruits with the foundational knowledge & skills essential for law enforcement duties. This program covers critical areas such as ethics, defensive tactics, firearms handling, emergency driving, & law enforcement operations, along with a substantial focus on community engagement & crisis management.

Incorporating KLETC’s structured training, new officers in Salina are not only guided by highly experienced colleagues in real-world situations but also benefit from rigorous foundational learning. This training emphasizes handling investigations, conducting patrols, & ensuring compliance with public safety regulations, setting a strong base for a successful & enduring career. This environment fosters the refinement of judgment & enhancement of operational efficiency. Supported by experienced mentors & comprehensive foundational training, officers are well-prepared for substantial career growth within the Salina community.

Duties:
• Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or engages in foot patrol in an assigned area to prevent & discover the commission of crime & to enforce criminal & traffic laws & regulations.
• Performs initial & follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults & juveniles; serves in stakeouts & surveillance; responds to radio & telephone dispatches & appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public peace & maintain order; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious.
• Uses basic negotiation & crisis intervention skills for handling hostage situations or high-risk warrant executions.
• Uses forensic tools & methods to support the investigation of crime scenes beyond basic interrogations.
• Employs reasonable & necessary force to subdue resisting individuals and/or accomplish a lawful police objective; effects arrests; transports prisoners; impounds & tags evidence; issues citations; gives warnings; serves warrants & subpoenas.
• Uses crime analysis tools to predict, report, & develop strategies to reduce criminal activity in assigned areas.
• Applies digital analysis skills for investigating technology-related crimes.
• Utilizes proficiency with body-worn cameras & other recording systems for evidence collection & officer accountability.
• Uses mobile data terminals & real-time crime center resources.
• Operates a computer information terminal; may perform service desk duties; handles animal problems.
• Assists fire department & ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; provides first aid, CPR & other emergency medical assistance; provides general assistance to the public; assists in hazardous material incidents.
• Notes & reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; directs traffic; issues citations for parking & moving violations; escorts parades & processions; gives directions & information.
• Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages & entertainment; inspects to assure property protection.
• Prepares reports of own activities & investigative & operational reports; prepares detailed reports of offenses, accidents, damages to property, arrests & seized property.
• Appears, testifies & provides credible testimony in municipal, district & federal court.
• Speaks before school & civic groups as required; conducts community outreach & educational programs to build public trust & awareness on safety issues.
• Joins in neighborhood meetings or events to address community concerns & foster good police-community relations.
• Participates in joint training exercises with local fire departments & other emergency services for coordinated response.
• Participates in annual in-service training for updates on changes to city, state, or federal law impacting local enforcement.
• Receives in-service certification in cultural competency, ethical policing, & de-escalation techniques.
• Maintains physical fitness programs & access to mental health resources to support officer well-being.

Education:
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in criminology, social work, or related fields; one (1) year of college level coursework preferred.
• Ability to obtain Kansas Police Officer certification within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Experience:
• One (1) year of work experience involving public contact such as security guard, customer service in de-escalating conflicts, social work, emergency medical technician, & protective services.
• Multilingual capability or conversational Spanish is desired.

Requirements:
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at start date of employment.
• Must live within 40 minutes response time.
• Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications Include:
• United States citizen.
• No felony conviction, domestic violence related conviction, or other serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

Work Type:
• Heavy, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects or persons.
• Duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical exertion.

Selection Process Includes:
• In-person Police Officer Selection Test held at the Salina Police Department.
• Computer voice stress analysis examination.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Thorough background check.
• Three (3) assessment interviews.
• Physical examination & drug screen.

Machines, Tools, Equipment:
• Breath analyzer, calculator, computer, fax machine, first aid equipment, handcuffs & bodyguard restraint device, handgun/shotgun/Taser/baton/ARWEN & other weapons as required, mobile video, motorcycle/bicycle, pager, portable radio, radar, telephone, & vehicles.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $27.76-29.15/hr.
· $57,741-60,632/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
• Until filled
• Important: To be considered, a fully complete application for employment is required.
• Apply directly with the City of Salina at jobs.salina-ks.gov

City of Salina, Kansas The City of Salina has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance. The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10). The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.