Police Officer, Westwood Police Department

City of Westwood, Kansas Police Department

Serving Westwood, Westwood Hills, and Mission Woods

The City of Westwood is seeking dedicated and community-oriented Police Officers (certified preferred) to join our professional team. Located in Northeast Johnson County, we border Kansas City, MO, to the east and Kansas City, KS, to the north.

Our department serves a collective population of approximately 2,240 residents across three cities. The area features two state highways, a large medical facility, a Walmart Neighborhood Market, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community with close access to premier entertainment and recreation.

• High Standards:
  We expect our officers to remain proactive during their shifts and produce high-quality police work.
• Community Focus:
  How we interact with our community and those traveling through it is paramount to our success.

• Competitive Salary Range: $53,979 - $64,097 (Lateral incentive dependent on experience)
• Classification:
  Non-Exempt (FLSA standards)
• Status:
  Open until 07-17-2026 at 5pm

• Retirement: KP&F Retirement System & access to the Kansas 457 plan
• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick Leave, Personal Days, and Vacation Days
• Equipment:
  All uniforms, duty gear, and uniform cleaning are provided
• Gym membership to Woodside Health

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of certified road patrol experience is preferred.
• Certification:
  Must possess a certification from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) or be eligible to obtain certification by reciprocity within the first year.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be able to obtain a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Ability to adapt to and treat different people, behaviors, and circumstances with respect and professionalism.
• Disqualifiers:
  No felony convictions, no felony drug usage, and must possess a clean driving record.

Applications are attached below or can be obtained in person at:

Westwood Police Department
4700 Rainbow Blvd., Westwood, KS 66205

Hours:

Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Please contact Lt. Burke with any questions at

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to:

Marcus Burke, Lieutenant
Email: marcus.burke

Please include “Police Officer Application” in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 on July 17, 2026.

The City of Westwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer