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Police Officer Police Department Jobs in Lyons, Kansas, USA at Kansas Peace Officers Association
Position: Police Officer, Lyons Police Department
Location: Lyons
Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the Police Officer performs duties in the protection of life, property, and the preservation of order in the City of Lyons. The employee in this position enforces all federal, state, and local laws in accordance with departmental rules, policies, and regulations. Patrol duties include enforcing traffic laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance.
This employee will be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. This work involves an element of personal danger. This is a non-exempt position. Officers with the Lyons Police Department work a 12-hour rotating shift with every other weekend off to include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Lyons Police Department consists of 7 full-time commissioned Officers and 1 part-time Officer.
Must be highly motivated and able to work with little or no supervision.
Salary Range:
Salary is very competitive with great benefits including vacation, sick leave, KPERS retirement, 457 retirement, life insurance, AFLAC, and Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Essential Functions:
Be knowledgeable of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Investigates suspicious conditions, citizen complaints, traffic accidents, and traffic enforcement.
Knowledgeable of the court system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings.
Type and submit incident reports to the county attorney as well as to local law enforcement agencies.
Assist with developing and implementing various safety strategies and plans.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
Attends schools and seminars to maintain proficiency and certifications.
Responds to emergencies and critical incidents such as fire alarms, medical emergencies, altercations, threats of violence, etc., for the purpose of confining, resolving, or preventing injury or otherwise hazardous situations.
Must be willing to work a highly flexible schedule based on case load and needs of the department.
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Commissioned as a law enforcement officer requires graduation from law enforcement training center (K.L.E.T.C. Certification) and 40 hours of continuing education training annually.
21 years of age at time of appointment.
No Felony, domestic violence, or serious misdemeanor offenses.
Possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Benefits Included:
Medical, Dental, vision, and Life for employees and families partially paid by employer.
8 hours Sick leave accrued a month, 14 Paid holidays, and KPERS retirement.
Paid Vacation – 40 hours after 90 days, 40 hours after the first-year anniversary, 80 hours after your second anniversary, and 80 hours of vacation in January after your second anniversary.
Uniforms and Duty Gear Provided to include Gen 5 Glock 17 handgun and a rock-river AR-15 .223 rifle, take home Patrol Unit if residing in the City of Lyons.
Available Start Date and Closing:
Immediately
Contact:
Justin Holliday
Chief of Police
1344 W. Main
Lyons, KS 67554
e-mail: PD505
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Title: Police Officer Police Department
Company: Kansas Peace Officers Association
Location: Lyons, Kansas, USA
Category: Government (Police Officer), Law/Legal (Police Officer, Legal Counsel)
