Patrol Officer I

PATROL OFFICER I

The City of Independence will accept applications online at www.IndependenceKs.gov, or in person at KansasWorks, 2615 W. Main Street, Independence, KS 67301, for the position of Police Officer I for work in the Police Department.

Basic Function - Under direction, patrols the city in the enforcement of law and order.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Investigates and prepares reports of complaints and accidents; Issues citations and makes arrests; Responds to crime, accident, and emergency scenes as dispatched; Serves subpoenas and warrants; Controls traffic and crowds; Appears in court; Books and transports prisoners; Takes fingerprints; and Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Ability to learn departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature; Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; Ability to write clear and accurate reports; Ability to learn the use and care of automobile and firearms; Willingness to complete extensive training; and Physical agility.

Education and Experience - Completion of high school or GED required; associate’s degree preferred; Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is preferred; and two years’ experience in law enforcement preferred.

Special Requirements - A current Kansas driver’s license; Must be 21 years of age; Must possess provisional certification and complete Basic Recruit Training with the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center within one year after initial employment; Must complete any advanced training as assigned, and maintain KLETC certification; and Must be available to work nights, overtime, in shifts, and weekends.

Physical Requirements - Primarily moderate to occasionally intense physical effort is required; and Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions - Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc. Salary Range - The salary range for this position is $19.62 to $28.45 per hour plus benefits, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline - Open until filled

THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER