Police Officer

The City of Spring Hill Kansas•Spring Hill, KS

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA which protects and serves the citizens of Spring Hill. This position provides citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state, and local laws, and performs patrol duties. Making arrests, issuing citations for traffic violations, and investigating crimes and accidents are the primary responsibilities of the position. Collateral duties may include, but not limited to; Field Training Officer, Coordinator of programs, K9 and/or Department Trainer. Police Officer at Step 2 and above may be eligible for consideration as a department investigator. This employee should possess excellent communication and public relations skills. The position requires a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Requirements

Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
The position requires a certification by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or certified by reciprocity (ability to obtain certification within 1 year), and 40 hours of continuing education annually.
Are United States citizens or has established citizenship
Are at least 20 years of age at time of application, and 21 years of age by date of hire
Have a high school diploma, GED, or evidence of equivalent achievement
Must not have committed, been convicted of, had a conviction expunged for or been placed on diversion by any state or federal agency for a felony crime
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must obtain certification by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or certified by reciprocity within 1 year
Are able to respond from their residence to the Police Department within 60 minutes
Take and pass a physical agility test, a written examination, and an oral board interview
Successfully pass a polygraph exam
Complete an in-depth background investigation
Complete and pass a physical and psychological examination from a licensed physician or practitioner after a conditional offer of employment
Complete and pass a drug screen
Achieve and demonstrate technological proficiency in the areas directly connected to daily assignments
Achieve and maintain a level of physical fitness that allows officers to safely and competently perform the essential functions of the job

Nice To Haves

With preferred education of a two-year technical or associates degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or social sciences or continuing education in law enforcement or related field.
Some law enforcement, military law enforcement or training in the field is desired.

Responsibilities

Apply department orders, rules and regulations to police situations; understands and applies legal standards.
Operates patrol/unmarked vehicle in a safe and effective manner; inspects vehicle for safe and efficient operating condition, performs minor vehicle repairs as necessary; fuels and cleans vehicle.
Performs general patrol duties.
May involve public information officer duties and managing police social media accounts.
Applies for search warrants, conducts follow up on criminal reports.
Ability to react quickly to danger and adapt to different people, behavior, and circumstances.
Perform crime prevention and public relations duties; establishes rapport with community;
Responds to medical emergencies; performs basic first aid and administers CPR.
Apprehends, charges, processes and transports suspects;
Performs traffic enforcement and stops; issues citations; investigates sources of odor to include alcohol and drugs;
Performs accident investigations and directs traffic;
Performs oral interrogations and interviewing duties;
Meets with prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, detectives from other agencies in case resolution and filing, court preparation and testimony. Packages evidence; reviews and investigates case reports for charging and/or court preparation; comprehends laws and abstract concepts.
Report writing duties. Thoroughly completes offense, arrest, investigative, information, accident, evidence reports.
The employee must work days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required. Must be available for call outs, which may include; response to crime scenes, shift coverage, and city-wide emergencies.