Police Officer

About the role

The Pittsburg Police Department is seeking applicants for patrol officer positions. We are accepting qualified applicants with or without prior law enforcement experience. The department focuses on officer growth with training opportunities that help navigate you down one of our many career progression paths that best suits your interests and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in community service activities
• Assist citizens
• Investigate and solve crimes

Requirements

• Must be a person of honor and integrity
• Possess strong communication skills
• Able to render sound decisions under pressure
• Committed to public service
• Willingness to work ALL rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, evenings, midnights, plus some weekends and holidays
• 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED (college preferred)
• No felony convictions
• Must be able to pass a law enforcement background check, drug screen and physical

Selection process

• Written test
• Oral interview
• Polygraph
• Psychological examination

Salary

• $21.40-$37.00/hr ($44,512-$76,960/year)
• $2,500 bonus for lateral transfers with Kansas CPOST certification, or other state equivalent
• Police Officer Trainee: $21.40/hr
• Police Officer 1 (Post Academy): $23.10/hr
• Police Officer II (Eligible at 18 months): $24.85/hr
• Police Officer III (Eligible at 5 years): $26.15/hr
• Master Patrol Officer (Eligible at 10 years): $27.50/hr
• Pay within each rank will be adjusted based on individual's experience, training certifications, and other factors

Schedule

• Four, 10-hour shifts with a set 3-days off based on seniority
• Overlapping shifts allow for a 2-hour period at the end of a shift to complete reports, training, or utilize workout areas for physical fitness and health while on duty

Career paths and specialized groups

Career paths and areas of concentration include but are not limited to: Tactical, Technology, Wellness, Community Relations, Traffic, Instructor, Data Analysis, Narcotics, Officer Development, Crisis Intervention and Investigations.

Specialized groups include: Special Response Team, K9, DARE, Field Training Officer, Bicycle Patrol, Honor Guard, Drone Pilot, Child Forensic Interview, Peer Support, and various inter-department trainer positions.

Benefits

• Kansas Police & Fire Retirement with 22.8% employer contribution
• Uniforms, Boots, & Equipment purchased by Department
• Bilingual Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Family Health, Dental, & Prescription coverage premiums paid 74% by city
• 88 vacation hours per year
• 6 weeks paid parental leave (after 1 year of completed employment)
• 50% academy reimbursement if transferring from out of state
• Post-Secondary Education Reimbursement
• Lenient Facial Hair and Tattoo Policy
• Exterior, load bearing vest

Health insurance premiums

• Medical – Employee Only: $33.98
• Medical – Employee & Spouse: $118.65
• Medical – Employee & Child(ren): $113.93
• Medical – Family: $142.39
• Dental – Employee Only: $7.57
• Dental – Employee & Spouse: $34.22
• Dental – Employee & Child(ren): $32.86
• Dental – Family: $42.52
• Vision – Employee Only: $4.43
• Vision – Employee & Spouse: $7.09
• Vision – Employee & Child(ren): $7.24
• Vision – Family: $11.67

Health insurance benefits

• Medical Deductibles Individual/Family – $500/$1000
• Co-Insurance – 80/20
• Preventative Care – Plan pays 100%
• Office Visit – Primary – $15 copay
• Office Visit – Specialist – $30 copay
• Telemedicine (Doctor on Demand) – $5 copay
• Urgent Care – $15 copay
• ER Visits – $300 copay, then Deductible & Co-Insurance
• Inpatient Hospital & Outpatient Facility – Deductible & Co-insurance
• Outpatient Mental Health – $15 Copay
• Accidental Injury Coverage – Covered up to $1000 per person per calendar year

Department information

• The Pittsburg Police Department is a 51-officer department serving a community of 21,000
• Pittsburg is home to Pittsburg State University, a thriving downtown and growing retail district
• Pittsburg is located in south east Kansas, a 90-minute drive south of the Kansas City Metro area