Police Officer, Winfield Police Department

Police Officer, Winfield Police Department

The Winfield Police Department is currently seeking to fill vacant positions within our agency. We offer incentives for certified law enforcement officers who are ready to join our progressive, forward‑looking team and answer the calls for service in our community. All applications must be submitted electronically fieldks.org. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, be a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or GED, and have no current or prior felony or domestic violence related convictions or diversions.

Winfield, Kansas, is located 42 miles southeast of Wichita and is positioned for steady and continuous growth. The Winfield Police Department consists of a strong team of 25 full‑time and 3 part‑time officers, along with 4 full‑time and 1-part-time civilian employee(s). We are seeking individuals who are ready and able to meet new and exciting challenges—enthusiastic professionals who will uphold and embrace the department’s core values of integrity, fairness, excellence, and loyalty.

The Winfield Police Department has recently moved into a new state‑of‑the‑art facility. This modern building features a large conference and training room, a break room with a full kitchen, and an indoor/outdoor exercise area shared with the Winfield Fire Department.

The pay range for a patrol officer is from $19.43 to $28.41 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Lateral transfers of certified officers receive a starting wage of at least $20.40 per hour, based on qualifications and years of experience. The City of Winfield provides Kansas Police and Fire Retirement for all full‑time officers.

• Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (for certified, full‑time officers currently in good standing, or who previously left in good standing)
• Luminare Insurance Plan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Dental Insurance, and optional extended coverages
• Kansas Police and Fire Retirement Benefits
• Lateral Pay Incentives for Experienced Officers
• Longevity Incentive Pay after 10 years of full‑time service with the City of Winfield which increases at 15 and 20 year marks
• Take-Home Car Program (must reside within 12 miles of city limits and not in another incorporated city or county)
• All Uniforms and Equipment Provided
• Overtime for hours worked over 84 hours in a two‑week pay period for assigned extra duties
• 12-hour shifts (6 a.m.–6 p.m. days, 6 p.m.–6 a.m. nights) with rotation every three months
• Compensation for all completed training
• Ten paid holidays per year
• One paid personal day per year, with additional days off available when contributing to the Legacy Foundation and/or United Way
• Tuition reimbursement for college courses, up to $2,500 per year
• Corporate-rate pricing for memberships through the Winfield Recreation/Fitness Center