Armed Police Officer PRN
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
- Free telemedicine services
- Free AirMed medical transportation
- Dental and vision benefits
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Legal counseling
- Long-term care coverage
- Moving assistance
- Pet insurance
- Free counseling services
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Fertility and family building benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Consumer discounts
- Education assistance
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program
- Employee Health Assistance Fund
Job Summary and Qualifications
Performs basic security duties and responds to emergency situations.
Performs routine daily tasks.
Operates a variety of equipment commonly used in the department.
Knowledge of operational aspects of computer systems and radio procedures.
Conducts interviews and initial investigations of reported incidents.
Must quickly take control, remain calm, resolve conflicts, and/or resolve situations in a timely manner.
Correct problems identified.
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Must have a proactive approach to problem solving, i.e. addresses issues, problems or behaviors through verbal and nonverbal communication, i.e. maintain respectful and appropriate language and non-defensive body language.
Demonstrates a willingness to receive and respond to constructive criticism appropriately.
Must have a team work approach with other disciplines as well as within the department.
Must be able to identify and work to resolve workflow problems.
Position will oversee the Armed Police Officers and set team schedules and manage job performance.
Position will maintain Officer Office hours and report issues to the department leader.
Qualifications
- College level course work in police sciences or related field preferred.
- Must be a commissioned Police Officer with the Overland Park Police Department at time of hire.
- A minimum of two years Law Enforcement or equivalent or Military Police preferred.