Patrol Officers

About the role

The McPherson Police Department seeks individuals who are passionate about serving their community. As a Police Patrol Officer, you will play a crucial role in enforcing local, state, and federal laws, investigating crimes, and assisting the public.

Responsibilities

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws
• Investigate crimes
• Enforce traffic regulations
• Investigate traffic collisions
• Assist the public

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clean criminal record
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Pass a written test, physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, and additional conditional job testing
• Reside within 35 miles of McPherson City Limits within six months of hire
• No Brady/Giglio material in background

Qualifications

• State certified officer preferred, otherwise basic Law Enforcement Academy Training (KLETC) will be provided
• Above-average written and verbal skills

Benefits

• KP&F Retirement
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Employee Sick Leave Time
• Paid Injury Leave
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays (starting in 2025)
• Up to 3 Wellness days
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Optional ING Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)
• Death Benefit

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends off
• Day and evening shifts with overlap
• Officers rotate from day shift to night shift every 4 months

Pay

• Entry Level: $23.04 hourly
• Top Pay: $31.05 hourly

Application

To apply, visit www.ksgovjobs.com. For more information, contact Captain Ryan Bauer at (620) 245-1200.