Police Officer

Salina, KS
Salina Police Department

Salary: $27.22-28.58/hr.

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.