Police Officer

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Police Officer position available in the Police Department Department.

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: POLICE OFFICER IN TRAINING.

Requirements:

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application, and 21 years of age by date of hire.

Must have a high school diploma or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement (e.g. a General Education Development test).

Cannot have any members of your immediate family employed full-time or part-time by the City (internships are the exception to this rule).

While there is not a requirement to reside in the State of Kansas or Overland Park, Commissioned Members must be able to respond from their residence and report for duty within 90 minutes notification.

Must take and pass a physical agility test, a written examination, and an oral board interview.

Must successfully pass a Police Department administered polygraph examination. Must successfully complete an in-depth background investigation.

Must successfully complete both· a physical and psychological examination from a City approved licensed physician or practitioner after a conditional offer of employment. Must be able to achieve and demonstrate technological proficiency in the areas directly connected to daily assignments.

Must possess a valid driver's license prior to beginning employment with the City.

May not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest, or been diverted on four or more moving traffic violations within the past three years. May not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years. Serious traffic violations include DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, transporting an open container of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, eluding a police officer, and negligent homicide.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable Shift - Police Department

Salary Range: Step Plan $26.61 hourly or $55349.84 annually, depending on experience etc...they can start at a higher grade.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Police Officer Training.

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