Police Officer - City of Haysville
The Haysville Police Department will transfer from KPERS to KP&F retirement starting January 1, 2023
The City of Haysville is a community of approximately 12,000 people located just south of Wichita in South Central Kansas. We are currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Police Officer. When fully staffed we have 26 sworn law enforcement officers, an Animal Control Officer, and six Records Clerk staff on three shifts. We have multiple specialty assignments within the department including the Wichita DEA Task Force, K-9 Unit, Bike Patrol, School Resource Officer and Community Policing. We have an Investigations Section staffed by a Lieutenant, a Detective Sergeant, a certified Computer Forensic Analyst, and three detectives.
TYPE: Full Time
SALARY: The starting wage is $20.25 per hour. After six months of employment and the successful completion of your KLETC training and certification, you will receive a step increase to $20.86 per hour.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The Haysville Police Department prefers officers who are KLETC certified. We will consider sending the right non-certified candidate to KLETC for training and certification if the opportunity presents itself. A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Employment is contingent upon passing an initial interview with a member of the command staff, oral board interview, polygraph exam, extensive background investigation, physical, drug, and alcohol screen, and psychological testing.
Haysville PD Disqualification List:
During the Haysville Police Department application process your background will be closely examined. Review the following background “disqualifiers.” If you think that any of these apply to you and you have questions, please call the Haysville Police Department, Investigations Section (316) 529-5912, for clarification, or for more information.
· Must satisfy all requirements as set forth in Kansas Statute 74-5605b.
· Must satisfy all requirements as set forth by the City of Haysville.
· If military service has been rendered your DD214 must reflect a separation code and an Honorable Discharge or a Discharge under Honorable Conditions.
· Applicants may be eliminated from the process if they have not fully disclosed ALL information requested.
· Applicants WILL be eliminated from the process if they have falsified, intentionally misrepresented, or have not been completely truthful on a questionnaire, document, or application as part of the pre-employment process.
Applicants will be permanently disqualified for the following if:
· You have been convicted, expunged, or received diversion on any state, municipality, or federal misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
· As an adult or juvenile (17 years old or younger), you have been involved, convicted, expunged, or on or after July 1, 1995, been placed on diversion by state or federal government for a crime which is a felony (includes sale of illegal or prescription drugs) or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
· You have used any felony level drug or controlled substance, i.e. cocaine, heroin, opium, methamphetamine, etc.
Applicants may be temporarily disqualified for the following if:
· You have any convictions, diversions, expungements, or involvement in any misdemeanor crimes of violence, or use of physical force or threats within the past three years of date of application.
· You have any convictions, diversions, expungements or involvement in misdemeanor crimes within the past three years of date of application.
· You have any convictions, diversions, expungements or involvement in any misdemeanor crimes involving morals, or weapons charges within the past three years of date of application.
· You have used, bought, or possessed marijuana within the past three years of date of application.
· You have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years of date of application. Serious traffic violations include, but are not limited to, vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, and eluding a police officer.
· You have been convicted, taken diversion, plead guilty or no contest to an MIP (minor in possession of alcohol) or MIC (minor in consumption) within the past twelve months of date of application.
· You are currently charged with, under indictment for, or on probation for any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations.
· If you have previous law enforcement experience, you must not have a sustained violation of dishonesty to include but not limited to, lying, falsifying reports or documents, illegally obtaining narcotics, courtroom testimony/credibility.
This list is not all inclusive. An applicant may be disqualified if the
totality of their overall conduct or character demonstrates an undesirable
behavior pattern including, but not limited to, dishonesty and/or integrity
issues, motor vehicle violations, employment termination, financial problems,
theft and/or a combination of such conduct or activities indicating that he/she
is not suitable as a police employee.
POLICE OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of police supervisors, the Police Officer is a non-exempt
position under FLSA which protects and serves the citizens of Haysville.
Provides citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state, and local criminal
laws, and performs patrol duties. Making arrests, issuing traffic
violations, and investigating crimes and accidents are the primary
responsibilities of this position. Required to reside within a 30 mile
response time to the Haysville Police Department. Must maintain absolute
confidentiality of information, data and records obtained through or because of
employment with the City.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Enforces all federal, state, and local criminal laws and ordinances; •
Protects the life and property of the citizens of Haysville; • Makes arrests
and issues traffic citations; • Performs routine patrol duties and prepares
reports and files; • Investigates crimes and accidents and gathers evidence; •
Provides citizen assistance and assists ambulance crews; • Responds to emergency
situations; • Operates law enforcement equipment including patrol vehicles,
firearms and communications equipment; • Performs building security checks; •
Interviews witnesses, suspects, and victims; • Maintains department equipment;
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents; • Testifies in court;
• Conducts safety programs for the public; • Performs traffic control duties; •
Follows department policies and procedures; • Follows safety procedures and
practices.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides security during various events; • Assists other law enforcement
agencies; • Assists other city departments; • Serves as a field officer; •
Performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Classification Quick View
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
ADA: APPLICABLE
FMLA: ELIGIBLE
OSHA: BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
WORKING CONDITIONS: HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
EXPLOSIVES RADIATION ADVERSE WEATHER
POLICE OFFICER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: A minimum of 12 months of law enforcement experience is preferred.
The right non-certified candidate would be considered for KLETC training.
Expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the
job reasonably well within one year of employment.
Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. Requires
certification from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Must
possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License required (or obtain within 30
days of employment). Must obtain necessary training as required by
state standards to maintain certification.
Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local criminal
laws and ordinances, CPR, law enforcement techniques, and mathematics is
required. Must efficiently operate firearms, patrol vehicles, computers,
two-way radios, radar equipment, breath analysis equipment, and other law
enforcement equipment. Must concentrate on tasks in the presence of
distractions, complete and check forms and documents, understand and anticipate
problems, read and interpret maps, manuals, legal documents, reports, and
written instructions. Should possess excellent public relation skills,
and oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to train
personnel. Must maintain absolute confidentiality of information, data and
records obtained through or because of employment with the City.
Problem Solving: Frequent independent problem solving. Encounters
problems with domestic violence, citizen complaints, traffic violations, and
criminal investigations.
Decision Making: Frequent independent decision making. Makes decisions
about using force, including deadly force, making arrests, investigating crimes
and accidents, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient
manner. Decisions often made in volatile situations.
Supervision: Works under direction of a police supervisor, but does not have
supervisory responsibilities over subordinate personnel.
Financial Accountability: Responsible for the safe operation of department
equipment and is required to be bonded. Does not participate in the
annual budget process.
Personal Relations: Frequent contact with the general public, co-workers, and
supervisory personnel. Very limited contact with the Governing Body.
Working Conditions: Works in conditions that include exposure to hazardous
materials, explosives, radiation, heights, excessive noise, and adverse weather
conditions. Deals with the general public including those who are
combative, excited, injured, upset or angry. Contains an element of risk
of personal injury. Exposed to blood borne pathogens while investigating
crime scenes, seizing and preserving evidence and assisting ambulance crews.
Works shifts and holidays, subject to call-backs/call-ins.
Physical Requirements: Required to sit and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or
operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust
focus. Must safely operate a vehicle.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not
intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria
considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
OBTAINING AN APPLICATION:
You can apply online at Indeed and KS GOV Jobs. If you choose to come by in-person, application paperwork can be obtained at the Haysville Police Department, 200 W. Grand Ave. in Haysville. If you have any questions about qualifications you can call Lt. Kevin Sexton at 316-529-5912, M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm
CLOSING DATE: 10/14/2022