POLICE OFFICER
Police Department
City of Salina, Kansas
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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.
Career Advancement: Police Corporal, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant
On-the-Job Training: The City of Salina’s new Police Officer will attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) which offers a comprehensive basic training program designed to equip new recruits with the foundational knowledge & skills essential for law enforcement duties. This program covers critical areas such as ethics, defensive tactics, firearms handling, emergency driving, & law enforcement operations, along with a substantial focus on community engagement & crisis management.
Incorporating KLETC’s structured training, new officers in Salina are not only guided by highly experienced colleagues in real-world situations but also benefit from rigorous foundational learning. This training emphasizes handling investigations, conducting patrols, & ensuring compliance with public safety regulations, setting a strong base for a successful & enduring career. This environment fosters the refinement of judgment & enhancement of operational efficiency. Supported by experienced mentors & comprehensive foundational training, officers are well-prepared for substantial career growth within the Salina community.
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.
· Uses basic negotiation & crisis intervention skills for handling hostage situations or high-risk warrant executions.
· Uses forensic tools & methods to support the investigation of crime scenes beyond basic interrogations.
· Employs reasonable & necessary force to subdue resisting individuals and/or accomplish a lawful police objective; effects arrests; transports prisoners; impounds & tags evidence; issues citations; gives warnings; serves warrants & subpoenas.
· Uses crime analysis tools to predict, report, & develop strategies to reduce criminal activity in assigned areas.
· Applies digital analysis skills for investigating technology-related crimes.
· Utilizes proficiency with body-worn cameras & other recording systems for evidence collection & officer accountability.
· Uses mobile data terminals & real-time crime center resources.
· Operates a computer information terminal; may perform service desk duties; handles animal problems.
· Assists fire department & ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; provides first aid, CPR & other emergency medical assistance; provides general assistance to the public; assists in hazardous material incidents.
· Notes & reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; directs traffic; issues citations for parking & moving violations; escorts parades & processions; gives directions & information.
· Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages & entertainment; inspects to assure property protection.
· Prepares reports of own activities & investigative & operational reports; prepares detailed reports of offenses, accidents, damages to property, arrests & seized property.
· Appears, testifies & provides credible testimony in municipal, district & federal court.
· Speaks before school & civic groups as required; conducts community outreach & educational programs to build public trust & awareness on safety issues.
· Joins in neighborhood meetings or events to address community concerns & foster good police-community relations.
· Participates in joint training exercises with local fire departments & other emergency services for coordinated response.
· Participates in annual in-service training for updates on changes to city, state, or federal law impacting local enforcement.
· Receives in-service certification in cultural competency, ethical policing, & de-escalation techniques.
· Maintains physical fitness programs & access to mental health resources to support officer well-being.
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 secruity 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.
· Must live within 40 minutes response time.
· Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.
Qualifications Include:
· United States citizen.
· No felony conviction, domestic violence related conviction, or other serious misdemeanor convictions.
· Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.
Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects or persons.
· Duties range from periods of physical inactivity to situations requiring extreme physical exertion.
Selection Process Includes:
· In-person Police Officer Selection Test held at the Salina Police Department.
· Computer voice stress analysis examination.
· Psychological evaluation.
· Thorough background check.
· Three assessment interviews.
· Physical examination & drug screen.
Machines, Tools, Equipment: Breath analyzer, calculator, computer, fax machine, first aid equipment, handcuffs & bodyguard restraint device, handgun/shotgun/Taser/baton/ARWEN & other weapons as required, mobile video, motorcycle/bicycle, pager, portable radio, radar, telephone, & vehicles.
Starting Pay DOQ:
· $27.22-28.58/hr.
· $56,618-59,446/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.
Application Deadline: Until filled
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov