Police Officer

Bonner Springs, KS
Bonner Springs Police Department

Salary: $24.72 – $35.25 Hourly

Position Summary:

Performs intermediate protective service work protecting and serving the citizens, businesses, and property-owners of the City by preserving order and enforcing applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs patrol duties during a specific period in assigned police equipment; examines premises of unoccupied buildings to detect any suspicious conditions; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints; intervenes in domestic disputes; search for, collects, and identifies evidence found at crime scenes; makes arrests of individuals in violation of laws and ordinances.
  • Operates patrol vehicles, computers, firearms, radio equipment, cameras, surveillance equipment, and other law enforcement equipment; communicates with dispatchers.
  • Assists in investigating traffic crimes; enforces traffic laws and issue traffic citations for violations.
  • Assists in complex investigations of criminal activity.
  • Prepares required reports; delivers verbal and written information.
  • Appears and testifies in court.
  • Assists or acts as Animal Control Officer as needed or in his/her absence.
  • Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED, and no previous law enforcement experience is required.
  • Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job well within one year of employment.
  • Associates/Technical degree preferred.
  • Graduation from a recognized Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is preferred.
  • Graduation from a Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of employment is required.
  • Must meet all requirements as required annually to maintain full time Kansas Law Enforcement Officer certification.
  • Valid driver’s license.