Lateral Transfer Police Officer Recruit

Lateral Transfer Police Officer Recruit

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

• Patrols areas of the city on foot, horseback, or in a vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and correct traffic hazards.
• Answers calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving emergency, disorder, and crime.
• Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, takes statements and tends to proper disposition of the information or directs them to proper authorities.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence and locates witnesses.
• Makes arrests and/or takes prisoners to jail.
• Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.
• Conducts specialized investigations and raids.
• Conducts police-related community awareness and public relations work.
• May administer basic first aid.

Requirements of Work

• Successful completion of a Police Academy Program for Lateral Transfer Officers.
• Working knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings.
• Some knowledge of first-aid methods.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; to record details about names, faces, and incidents quickly, clearly, and accurately.
• Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in a court of law or impaired from swearing to an affidavit.
• Able to distinguish colors accurately.
• Visual acuity that meets established medical standards.
• Hearing ability that meets established medical standards.
• Able to accurately and effectively discharge a rifle, shotgun, and handgun with both left and right hands.
• Able to subdue a violent and/or uncooperative person by methods requiring physical force.
• Able to drag or carry an average adult person, about 160 pounds, a distance of fifteen to twenty feet, away from danger.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Able to operate an automobile.
• Able to wear body armor while on duty.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

• Applicants must have at least 2 years of law enforcement experience. The years of experience are counted after academy graduation and field training from the applicant's prior employment.
• Applicants must currently be a full time "Police Officer" or "Law Enforcement Officer" who holds an "active law enforcement certificate" issued by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer's Standards and Training as defined by Kansas State Statute 74-5602 and subsections.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Lateral Transfer applicants will be required to successfully complete the WPD Applicant Process:
• Initial on-line application and Aptitude Test
• Personal information packet
• Physical agility Test
• Background questionnaire
• First contact interview
• Oral board
• Polygraph
• Command staff interview
• Background check and fingering printing
• Physical medical examination
• Psychological examination

CITY OF WICHITA FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plans are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
• More Benefits & Services
  • Deferred Compensation Investment Program
  • Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
  • Voluntary Shared Leave Program
  • Training Programs
  • Longevity Pay
  • Credit Union
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Injury Leave (on-job injury)
  • Community Volunteer Events

Qualifications

• The following verifies my highest level of education.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• I do not have any of the degrees or education listed above.
• I have the following years of experience as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer.
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years' experience
• 5 to 7 years' experience
• 8 to 10 years' experience
• 10+ years experience
• i do not have experience as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer
• I have a current Law Enforcement Certificate.
• Yes
• No
• I am currently employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer.
• Yes
• No
• I have a valid driver's license.
• Yes
• No
• Have you been convicted, expunged, or received diversion on any state, municipality, or federal misdemeanor crime of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
• Yes
• No
• Have you as an adult or juvenile (17 years or old or younger), been involved, convicted, expunged, or on or after July 1, 1995, been placed on diversion by state or federal government for a crime which is a FELONY (includes sale or illegal or prescription drugs) or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
• Yes
• No