Patrol Officer- Police Department

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Job Description:

This is an entry level position responsible for answering calls for service, patrolling, conducting accident investigations and complaints, enforcing ordinances, regulations, and laws, and maintaining community relationships with our citizens. Work is performed under the supervision of a field supervisor and command structure.

Upon successful completion of the hiring process, and while waiting for a Police Academy class to commence, an applicant may be hired as an Auxiliary Officer. The Auxiliary Officer position is designed to familiarize the individual with the day-today operations of a police department. Auxiliary Officers are assigned to various assignments within the Police Department, while waiting for the Police Academy to start.

The Auxiliary Officer will learn valuable skills that will prepare them for the Police Academy and their career in law enforcement.

Monthly Testing:

Applicants applying for the position of Patrol Officer will be required to pass a written examination and physical agility examination. Applicants passing both the written and physical agility test will proceed to a board interview.

Testing for the position of Patrol Officer will be conducted monthly. Applicants sitting for the written examination are required to score 70% or above and pass the physical agility within 1:37 seconds to proceed in the process. Applicants not receiving the minimum score will be allowed to re-test up to 5 more times. Retests will need to be completed within a 6-month time frame.

Applicants are required to apply along with required documentation prior to the testing deadline to reserve a seat. Confirmation of test location and time will be provided to the applicant at time of application. Testing dates are subject to change. Failure to attend any portion of the testing will result in disqualification. If disqualified, applicants will be required to wait six months to reapply.
2025 TESTING DATESDecember 17,  TESTING DATESJanuary 21, 2026

February 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

April 15, 2026

May 20, 2026

June 17, 2026

July 15, 2026

August 19, 2026

September 16, 2026

October 21, 2026

November 18, 2026

December 16, 2026

Preliminary testing will include a written exam, physical agility test, and a preliminary panel interview. Testing may last several hours, so please plan accordingly. Applicants are encouraged to "dress in your best" for the Oral Boards. Time and facilities will be provided to change clothes. Applicants MUST wear pants with belt loops, a belt, and closed toe boots or tennis shoes for the physical agility test.

Further information will be provided upon submitting application to Human Resources.

Once an Academy start date has been determined, a group of applicants will be selected to move forward to the background check and CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis). Applicants selected for a conditional offer of employment will participate in post offer testing to include a psychological evaluation (which includes a written assessment and Clinical Assessment Interview with department psychologist) and physical and drug screen.

Applicant must be a resident of Wyandotte County OR willing to relocate within 12 months from date of hire. Applicants hired as an Auxiliary Officer, while awaiting Police Academy training, will receive pay and benefits as a Civilian employee. Auxiliary Officers do not earn department seniority until completion of the Police Academy.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be a United States Citizen, possess a valid driver’s license, good moral character, vision at least 20/100 correctable to 20/30 with normal color vision and depth perception (at least 85% or better on the Shephard-Fry measurements), at least 20 1/2 years old at the time of application, high school diploma or GED. Applicants should refer to K.S.A. 74-5605 for a full listing of disqualifiers for the State of Kansas Peace Officers.

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