Police Officer

CITY OF BONNER SPRINGS•Bonner Springs, KS

About The Position

Performs intermediate protective service work protecting and serving the citizens, businesses, and property-owners of the City by preserving order and enforcing applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Sergeant. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Working knowledge of or ability to develop a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, firearms, law enforcement techniques, computer applications
Working knowledge of chemicals for drug testing, and good skill and working knowledge of mathematics
Excellent public relations, organizational, verbal and written communication skill
Ability to learn to administer CPR, operate patrol vehicles, computers, firearms, radar and communications equipment, and other law enforcement equipment
Ability to judge distances, to understand and anticipate problems, to enforce applicable Federal, State, and local laws
Ability to interpret written instructions, maps, manuals, and reports
Ability to testify credibly in a court of law and possess no Brady/Giglio material to impeach or impair credibility
Ability to demonstrate leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, team resources, progressive decision making, and personal responsibility
Ability to be committed to the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the City of Bonner Springs
Ability to obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies.
High school diploma or GED, and no previous law enforcement experience is required.
Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job well within one year of employment.
Graduation from a Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of employment is required.
Must meet all requirements as required annually to maintain full time Kansas Law Enforcement Officer certification.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Associates/Technical degree preferred.
Graduation from a recognized Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs patrol duties during a specific period in assigned police equipment
Examines premises of unoccupied buildings to detect any suspicious conditions
Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints
Intervenes in domestic disputes
Search for, collects, and identifies evidence found at crime scenes
Makes arrests of individuals in violation of laws and ordinances.
Operates patrol vehicles, computers, firearms, radio equipment, cameras, surveillance equipment, and other law enforcement equipment
Communicates with dispatchers.
Assists in investigating traffic crimes
Enforces traffic laws and issue traffic citations for violations.
Assists in complex investigations of criminal activity.
Prepares required reports
Delivers verbal and written information.
Appears and testifies in court.
Assists or acts as Animal Control Officer as needed or in his/her absence.
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.