Police Officer

Job Overview

The role of a Police Officer is an active, front-line position dedicated to engaging with the community, patrolling streets, & upholding justice & safety daily. Officers are tasked with conducting investigations, upholding laws, & are key to protecting the wellbeing of all residents & guests. This role requires keen judgment & strong integrity, offering an opportunity to be integral to our city’s security.

On-the-Job Training:
The City of Salina’s new Police Officer will attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) which offers a comprehensive basic training program designed to equip new recruits with the foundational knowledge & skills essential for law enforcement duties. This program covers critical areas such as ethics, defensive tactics, firearms handling, emergency driving, & law enforcement operations, along with a substantial focus on community engagement & crisis management.

Salina PD offers competitive benefits, to include:
Annual uniform allowance, specialty skills based pay, education incentive, tuition assistance, specialized training budget, 40+ hours of annual training delivered in house, special unit positions in:
Criminal Investigations, Drug Task Force, SWAT, Drone/UAS, Bicycle, Traffic, Canine and more.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in criminology, social work, or related fields; one (1) year of college level coursework preferred.
• Ability to obtain Kansas Police Officer certification within one (1) year from start date of employment.

• One (1) year of work experience involving public contact such as security guard, customer service in de-escalating conflicts, social work, emergency medical technician, & protective services.
• Multilingual capability or conversational Spanish is desired.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at start date of employment.
• Officers working in specialized positions must live within 40 minutes response time; no residency requirements for new Police Officers.
• Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

• In-person Police Officer Selection Test held at the Salina Police Department.
• Computer voice stress analysis examination.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Thorough background check.
• Three (3) assessment interviews.

• United States citizen.
• No felony conviction, domestic violence related conviction, or other serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

255 N Tenth St
Salina , KS 67401
United States