Police Officer

Dodge City, KS
Dodge City Police Department

Salary: $54,185.04 annually.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, police officers patrol an assigned beat and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Applications will be used to fill current vacancies and to form an eligibility list for future reference.

Essential Functions:

  • Operates an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations; responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; controls or directs traffic at scenes of emergencies.
  • Investigates and prepares reports on offenses, accidents, and damages to property; checks businesses; gives directions and information.
  • Makes arrests; issues criminal and traffic citations; serves warrants and subpoenas; gives verbal warnings; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; books prisoners; impounds and tags evidence.
  • Inspects establishments providing alcohol beverages and entertainment.
  • Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
  • Testifies in court, transports prisoners.
  • Performs initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigates complaints; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
  • Assists other departments and agencies, escorts parades and processions. Occasionally serves as dispatcher.
  • Speaks before school and civic groups as required; serve in specialty areas or as instructors as assigned.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Trains in, maintains and applies knowledge of current departmental policies, procedures, rules, instruction, laws, regulations, and police literature; complies with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Prepares complete and accurate reports and records
  • Maintains and exhibits discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential data.
  • Deals tactfully and effectively with the public and speaks clearly and concisely.
  • Effectively and properly analyzes situations and adopts a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action giving due regard to the hazards and circumstances of each situation.
  • Maintains keen observation skills and ability to remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
  • Knowledge of geography of the city and location of major buildings and landmarks.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Ability to use independent judgment in conditions not covered by policy or previous practice.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
  • Follows and demonstrates proper safety procedures.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, superiors, other agencies, and the public.

Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • A current Kansas driver license.
  • Current Kansas State law enforcement certification as a full-time peace officer.
  • Ability to accurately and effectively (as determined by the KLETC proficiency exam) discharge a rifle, shotgun, and a handgun with the left and right hands.
  • Maintain certifications and in-service training for the duration of appointment.
  • Successfully complete the DCPD field training program.