Police Officer

Johnson County Community College

Position:
Police Officer
Department:
Finance & Administrative Services
Type:
Full-time Hourly
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week
Starting Salary Range: $26.39-$34.33 per hour based on relevant work experience.

Provide law enforcement and public safety services to the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) community. This includes enforcement of criminal statutes with full arrest authority, parking and traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support, non‑criminal public safety services, and enforcement of college policies, rules, and regulations.

• Career‑development professional within the field.
• Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
• Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
• High School degree and certification as a Kansas‑commissioned Police Officer.
• Eligible to attend a basic law enforcement training program accepted by Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).
• Must obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer issued through KLETC prior to permanent employment.
• Must qualify and certify with firearms, ASP baton, CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oleoresin Capsicum spray.
• Must obtain NIMS and IC training certificates.
• Minimum age 21.
• U.S. Citizen by the state of Kansas.

• Monitor activity in buildings and conduct security patrols on foot or in vehicle to detect suspicious activity, deter crime, preserve law and order, and safeguard life and property.
• Monitor campus grounds for any safety hazards.
• Answer calls for service typical of a college environment, such as responding to medical emergencies, serving as a personal escort, locking and unlocking classroom doors, providing money escorts, property recovery, and keeping campus thoroughfares and lots unobstructed.
• Provide assistance to students, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner that instills trust and respect within the JCCC community.
• Control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations.
• Provide warnings, issue citations, and make arrests for violations of state laws, local ordinances, or JCCC policies and rules.
• Conduct interviews with victims and witnesses and gather information and evidence, then prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies such as accidents, medical incidents, natural disasters, and criminal incidents, providing assistance and coordinating with other emergency services as required.
• Testify in courts and at hearings, prepare documentation, and present case evidence.
• Inspect and maintain assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment, ensuring all equipment is working properly; report any defects to leaders.
• Assist with event security and protection of high‑profile campus visitors.

• Health insurance with some employer‑paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided).
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS).
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) with no match required.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays).
• 14 days of paid holidays.
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses for employees and eligible dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for non‑JCCC courses.
• Free access to the campus gym for employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.

Johnson County Community College is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, in accordance with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

To be considered, submit an application, resume, and cover letter. Unofficial transcripts are required for all adjunct faculty and faculty positions. Applications should be submitted through the hiring portal.