Join the
Premier Law Enforcement Agency in the Region!
THE BEST AND
BRIGHTEST The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is
looking for the best and brightest individuals – those who have
the aptitude and sense of commitment, those who want to help their
community, and who want to make a difference. Our goal is to
provide the highest level of professional public service to the
wide range of ethnic and culturally diverse groups that make up
the City of Kansas City, Kansas.
A CAREER WITH A FUTURE A career with the Kansas City,
Kansas Police Department offers: challenge, excitement, variety,
teamwork and job satisfaction, opportunities for special
assignments and career development, opportunities for promotion,
and excellent salary and benefits.
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation is determined every three years through
negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police. The current
annual base compensation schedule for Patrol Officers is as
follow
SALARY SCHEDULE
LONGEVITY PAY
SPECIALTY PAY
Years
of Service
Effective 2007
Effective 2008
Years
of Service
Additional Monthly
Pay
Specialty Pay
Additional Monthly
Pay
1st
Year
$36,280
$37,731
After
5 Years
$44.26
Training Officer
$250.00
After 2
Years
$46,584
$48,447
After
8 Years
$70.88
Bilingual Officer
$75.00
After 5
Years
$55,827
$58,060
After
12 Years
$97.43
Crime
Scene Specialist
$30.00
After 10
Years
$60,157
$62,563
After
16 Years
$135.04
Undercover Narcotics
$100.00
After 14
Years
$61,661
$64,127
After
20 Years
$150.61
Canine
Handler
$150.00
After 19
Years
$63,770
$66,321
After
25 Years
$177.16
Bomb
Technician
$75.00
COLLEGE INCENTIVE
PAY VACATION / HOLIDAY / SICK
College Credit
Additional Monthly
Pay
Years
of Service
Paid
Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid
Sick Time
12
hours
$37.50
After
1 Year
3
weeks
11
days
15
days
Associates Degree
$75.00
After
5 Years
4
weeks
11
days
15
days
Bachelors Degree
$100.00
After
11 Years
5
weeks
11
days
15
days
Masters Degree
$130.00
After
19 Years
6
weeks
11
days
15
days
THE DESIRED APPLICANT
The desired applicant should have a strong commitment to public
service and possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities. 1) Community Policing - a belief that
effective policing is accomplished through a genuine partnership
between the community and the police. 2) Social and Cultural
- the ability to communicate in a tactful, articulate and
respectful manner, while showing sensitivity and understanding
for the ethnically and racially diverse members of the
community. Bilingual skills are highly desired.
3) Judgment and Integrity - the ability to process
information and act appropriately while maintaining high
standards of personal conduct including honesty and
impartiality. 4) Assertiveness and Courage - the ability
to take control of situations in a calm and appropriately
assertive manner, even under dangerous and adverse conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Police officers are entrusted with the responsibility to keep
our city safe from crime and improve the quality of life for
all. A history of ethical and moral behavior is of the
utmost importance. Previous felony conviction or a history
of lesser crimes are cause for disqualification. Your
background will be investigated thoroughly.
1) You must be a United States Citizen.
2) You must be age 21 years old by the date of hire.
3) You must possess a high school diploma or GED.
4) You must possess a valid drivers license.
5) You must have normal hearing and color vision.
6) You must have vision at least 20/100 and correctable to 20/30
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Applications may be obtained in the Human Resources Department
of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City,
Kansas, 701 N. 7th Street, Room 646 between the hours of 8:30am
and 4:00pm Monday thru Friday. Completed applications and
all required documentation must be filed with the Human
Resources Department no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday June
11,
2008. The following original documents
must be presented with an application:
1) Official state certified birth certificate.
2) High school diploma or GED.
3) Official high school transcript (sealed envelope).
4) Official college transcript - if applicable (sealed
envelope).
5) Valid drivers license.
6) DD-214 - long form (if applicant has prior military
experience)
7) Pre-employment questionnaire.
All applicants will be fingerprinted when an application is
submitted and a criminal background check will be conducted.
Out-of-town applicants will be fingerprinted at the time of the
written examination. The written and physical examination
are tentatively scheduled as follows:
Anticipated Hire Date:
March 5, 2009
(tentative date)
Written Exam July 2008 (time and
location TBA)
Physical Ability Exam
July 2008 (time and
location TBA)
LEARN MORE
You can learn more about the exciting career opportunity by
contacting a recruiter at 913-573-JOIN (5646) or
careers@kckpd.org
You can also visit us at
www.myspace.com/kckpolice.
