Police Officer

The City of Spring Hill Kansas•Spring Hill, KS

6d•$29 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer is a non-exempt position that protects and serves the citizens of Spring Hill. The officer provides assistance to citizens, enforces federal, state, and local laws, and performs patrol duties. Primary responsibilities include making arrests, issuing traffic citations, and investigating crimes and accidents. Collateral duties may include serving as a Field Training Officer, coordinating programs, and working as a K9 officer or department trainer. Officers at Step 2 and above may be considered for a department investigator position. The role calls for strong communication and public relations skills and requires a valid Kansas driver’s license. Officers must work the days and hours necessary to perform assigned responsibilities, be available to communicate with relevant people and organizations, and respond to call-outs, which may include crime scenes, shift coverage, and city-wide emergencies. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, shift assignments, and work location may be changed at management’s discretion. The position involves variable and dynamic physical demands, including patrol and vehicle operation, responding to emergencies, interacting with the public, and working both indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather. Officers may be called upon to assist other departments during declared emergencies. Other possible assignments include criminal or background investigator, school resource officer, field training officer, K9 officer, training instructor, acting supervisor, and range instructor.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent achievement.
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center certification or certification by reciprocity, which must be obtained within one year.
Complete 40 hours of continuing education annually.
Be a United States citizen or have established citizenship.
Be at least 20 years old at application and 21 years old by the date of hire.
Possess a valid driver’s license; eligible candidates must also provide current proof of insurance.
Be able to respond from their residence to the Police Department within 60 minutes.
Pass a physical agility test, written examination, and oral board interview.
Successfully pass a polygraph examination and an in-depth background investigation.
After a conditional offer, complete and pass a physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician or practitioner and a drug screen.
Demonstrate technological proficiency in areas directly connected to daily assignments.
Maintain physical fitness sufficient to safely and competently perform the essential functions of the job.
Meet the stated eligibility restrictions concerning criminal history, drug use, firearm rights, current criminal charges or probation, and driving record.
Read and write in English, perform basic mathematical calculations, and use a computer touchscreen and manual keyboard.
Operate a two-way radio and radar equipment; safely and accurately handle and use firearms.
Perform CPR and basic first aid and recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations.
Comprehend laws and abstract concepts and apply them to specific situations.
Concentrate amid distractions; complete and check forms; anticipate problems; and read and interpret maps, manuals, legal documents, reports, and written instructions.
Understand and follow verbal direction from supervisors, training officers, and coworkers.
Communicate effectively in person, by radio, and by telephone, with good public relations and oral and written communication skills.
Solve problems encountered at crime scenes, traffic accidents, citizen complaints, and domestic violence situations.
Meet the physical and sensory capabilities described for the role, including safe vehicle operation in routine and emergency conditions, observation at close and long distances, color and sound distinction, odor detection, and report writing.
The position requires frequent or constant duties involving sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, manipulation of objects or controls, and operation of vehicles and equipment; it may require climbing rough terrain and moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

A two-year technical or associate degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or social sciences, or continuing education in law enforcement or a related field.
Law enforcement experience, military law enforcement experience, or training in the field.

Responsibilities

Apply department orders, rules, and regulations to police situations and understand and apply legal standards.
Operate patrol and unmarked vehicles safely; inspect and maintain vehicles, perform minor repairs as needed, and fuel and clean vehicles.
Perform general patrol duties.
Perform public information officer duties and manage police social media accounts when assigned.
Apply for search warrants and conduct follow-up investigations on criminal reports.
React quickly to danger and adapt to different people, behavior, and circumstances.
Perform crime prevention and public relations duties and establish rapport with the community.
Respond to medical emergencies, provide basic first aid, and administer CPR.
Apprehend, charge, process, and transport suspects.
Conduct traffic enforcement and stops, issue citations, and investigate sources of odors, including alcohol and drugs.
Investigate accidents and direct traffic.
Conduct oral interrogations and interviews.
Coordinate with prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and detectives from other agencies on case resolution, filing, court preparation, and testimony.
Package evidence and review and investigate case reports for charging and court preparation.
Complete offense, arrest, investigative, information, accident, and evidence reports.
Respond to call-outs, including crime scenes, shift coverage, and city-wide emergencies.
Conduct investigations of criminal offenses, accidents, and traffic offenses; identify suspects for arrest and charging; and carry out daily enforcement duties safely and efficiently.
May undertake other assignments such as criminal investigator, background investigator, school resource officer, field training officer, K9 officer, training instructor, acting supervisor, or range instructor.