Police Officer - Salina, Kansas

About the position

Police Officer
City of Salina, Kansas
Police Department 

The role of a Police Officer is an active, front-line position dedicated to engaging with the community, patrolling streets, & upholding justice & safety daily. Officers are tasked with conducting investigations, upholding laws, & are key to protecting the wellbeing of all residents & guests. This role requires keen judgment & strong integrity, offering an opportunity to be integral to our city’s security.

Duties: 
·  Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or engages in foot patrol in an assigned area to prevent & discover the commission of crime & to enforce criminal & traffic laws & regulations. 
·  Performs initial & follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults & juveniles; serves in stakeouts & surveillance; responds to radio & telephone dispatches & appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
·  Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public peace & maintain order; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious.
·  More duties found on City of Salina's job board.

Education: 
·  High school diploma or G.E.D.
·  Associate or bachelor's degree in criminology, social work, or related fields; one (1) year of college level coursework preferred.
· Ability to obtain Kansas Police Officer certification within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Experience:
· One (1) year of work experience involving public contact such as security guard, customer service in de-escalating conflicts, social work, emergency medical technician, & protective services.
· Multilingual capability or conversational Spanish is desired.

Requirements:
·  Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at start date of employment.
·  Officers working in specialized positions must live within 40 minutes response time; no residency requirements for new Police Officers.
·  Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Starting Pay DOQ: 
·  $27.76-29.15/hr.
·  $57,741-60,632/yr.
·  Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m. 

Paid Time Off:
·  48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
·  96 hours of sick leave during first year.