Police Recruit

Job Details

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

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit: Fraternal Order of Police

Requirements of Work

• Ability to successfully complete required training within the time allowed.
• Ability to accurately discharge a rifle, shotgun, and handgun with both left and right hands.
• Ability to learn to subdue a violent and/or uncooperative person by methods requiring physical force.
• Ability to run distances up to one- and one-half miles without exhausting self.
• Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in a court of law or impaired from swearing to an affidavit.
• Ability to distinguish colors accurately.
• Visual acuity that meets established medical standards.
• Hearing ability that meets established medical standards.
• Ability to drag or carry an average adult person, about 160 pounds, a distance of fifteen to twenty feet, away from danger.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to wear body armor while on duty.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to operate an automobile and 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

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate is required.
• A U.S. citizen
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Possess a valid Kansas driver's license.

Medical Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Teladoc Virtual Care
• Healthy Living Programs
• Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Cafeteria Plan (Pre-tax for medical premiums)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Learning Quest - College savings program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave & Well Day
• Training

Contact Information

Employer: City of Wichita
Address: 455 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas, 67202
Phone: 316-268-4531