Police Patrol Officer

McPherson, KS
McPherson Police Department

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Police Patrol Sergeant and/or the Police Patrol Lieutenant, at the direction of the Police Chief, the Police Patrol Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA, which protects and serves the citizens of McPherson.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and maintains familiarity with each by constant study;
  • Protects the life, property, and peace of the citizens of McPherson;
  • Reports for duty at the time and place designated, attired in the regulation uniform and with all equipment serviceable;
  • Proceeds without unnecessary delay to an assigned beat upon establishing relief;
  • Makes arrests, serves warrants, and issues citations;
  • Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment, including vehicles, firearms, and communications equipment;
  • Performs traffic control and building checks;
  • During assignment to investigate major crime scenes, secures the perimeter and preserves all evidence, interviews witnesses at the scene, photographs evidence, and performs all other tasks delegated to them accomplishing the primary investigative function at the crime scene;
  • Studies the characteristics of the city, becoming acquainted with every city street, alley, and business establishment, and shall give the attention necessary for keeping good order;
  • Cultivates good relations with all citizens and is especially friendly and helpful to children and the elderly;
  • Applies the principles of selective enforcement while patrolling, both in the control of traffic and in the control of criminal activity on any beat;
  • Observes and detects conditions that jeopardize the safety of persons and property, and takes appropriate action to correct such conditions;
  • Performs in a manner that will build public confidence;
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies;
  • Follows Department policies and procedures;
  • Follows safety procedures and practices;
  • Provides credible testimony at any court proceedings.

Requirements:

  • Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • This position requires graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, 40 hours of continuing education annually, and a valid Kansas Driver’s License.