Police Sergeant - City of Maize

The Maize Police Department currently has one opening for a Night Sergeant. The working hours for this position are 2030 to 0700 hours. 

The position is an hourly position with a salary between $27.02 to $38.18 per hour plus shift differential of $ .55 per hour. Full-time benefits are available for this position. 

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Empac Employee Assistance Program
• AFLAC Optional Insurance
• KP&F Retirement
• Discount Membership to YMCA
• Earned Time Leave
• Holiday Pay
• All Uniforms and Equipment Provided
• Annual Uniform Allowance

The applicant must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Kansas or have the ability to be certified within 6 months. Applicants must have five (5) years of progressive law enforcement experience. It is preferred that applicants have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

THIS LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. AN APPLICANT MAY ALSO BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE TOTALITY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATES THAT YOU WOULD NOT BE SUITABLE AS A POLICE SERGEANT WITH THE CITY OF MAIZE.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, local laws, and City ordinances
• Protect the life and property of the citizens of Maize
• Make arrests, issue traffic citations, and perform traffic control duties
• Schedule and supervise street level operations to provide adequate service to the community
• Review case files
• Maintain specialized records and certification compliance
• Supervise community-policing activities in the absence of the Administrative Sergeant
• Testify in court when deemed necessary
• Assist other law enforcement agencies
• Mentor, teach, and assist officers
• Promote the goodwill of the City
• Perform employee performance evaluations
• Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License

Skills:

• Working knowledge of current supervisory methods used in law enforcement
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and effectively to determine a course of action
• Working knowledge of geography of the city and surrounding areas
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Ability to recommend implementation of Department Policies and Procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to organize, schedule, assign, observe, and instruct personnel
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinates in both routine and emergency situations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to evaluate written and oral reports making necessary recommendations
• Ability to deal firmly, fairly, and courteously with the public and subordinates
• Skill in the use of firearms
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance

Education:

• High school graduate or GED
• Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Certification

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressive law enforcement experience
• Preference given to those with supervisory experience