Police Officer

Job Category:
Law Enforcement
Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
FT/PT:
Full-Time
Company:
City of Salina

Police Department
City of Salina, Kansas

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.

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.

Incorporating KLETC’s structured training, new officers in Salina are not only guided by highly experienced colleagues in real‑world situations but also benefit from rigorous foundational learning. This training emphasizes handling investigations, conducting patrols, & ensuring compliance with public safety regulations, setting a strong base for a successful & enduring career. This environment fosters the refinement of judgment & enhancement of operational efficiency.

Supported by experienced mentors & comprehensive foundational training, officers are well‑prepared for substantial career growth within the Salina community.

• Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or engages in foot patrol in an assigned area to prevent & discover the commission of crime & to enforce criminal & traffic laws & regulations.
• Performs initial & follow‑up investigations of crimes involving adults & juveniles; serves in stakeouts & surveillance; responds to radio & telephone dispatches & appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public peace & maintain order; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious.
• Uses basic negotiation & crisis intervention skills for handling hostage situations or high‑risk warrant executions.
• Uses forensic tools & methods to support the investigation of crime scenes beyond basic interrogations.
• Employs reasonable & necessary force to subdue resisting individuals and/or accomplish a lawful police objective; effects arrests; transports prisoners; impounds & tags evidence; issues citations; gives warnings; serves warrants & subpoenas.
• Uses crime analysis tools to predict, report, & develop strategies to reduce criminal activity in assigned areas.
• Applies digital analysis skills for investigating technology‑related crimes.
• Utilizes proficiency with body‑worn cameras & other recording systems for evidence collection & officer accountability.
• Uses mobile data terminals & real‑time crime center resources.
• Operates a computer information terminal; may perform service desk duties; handles animal problems.
• Assists fire department & ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; provides first aid, CPR & other emergency medical assistance; provides general assistance to the public; assists in hazardous material incidents.
• Notes & reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; directs traffic; issues citations for parking & moving violations; escorts parades & processions; gives directions & information.
• Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages & entertainment; inspects to assure property protection.
• Prepares reports of own activities & investigative & operational reports; prepares detailed reports of offenses, accidents, damages to property, arrests & seized property.
• Appears, testifies & provides credible testimony in municipal, district & federal court.
• Speaks before school & civic groups as required; conducts community outreach & educational programs to build public trust & awareness on safety issues.
• Joins in neighborhood…