Police Officer

Section I:   Brief Summary of the job. 
Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA which protects and serves the citizens of Spring Hill. This position provides citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state, and local laws, and performs patrol duties. Making arrests, issuing citations for traffic violations, and investigating crimes and accidents are the primary responsibilities of the position. Collateral duties may include, but not limited to; Field Training Officer, Coordinator of programs, K9 and/or Department Trainer. Police Officer at Step 2 and above may be eligible for consideration as a department investigator. This employee should possess excellent communication and public relations skills. The position requires a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Section II:  Essential Duties of the job. 

Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work location, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Section III: Education, Formal Training and/or Certifications Required
Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.  The position requires a certification by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or certified by reciprocity (ability to obtain certification within 1 year), and 40 hours of continuing education annually. With preferred education of a two-year technical or associates degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or social sciences or continuing education in law enforcement or related field.

 

 

Tattoos: Members are allowed to have visible tattoos or body art while in a department issued uniform and shall be suitable for public display. No tattoo shall depict any obscene, discriminatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise inflammatory image. Head, and facial tattoos are prohibited, not including cosmetic tattoos, such as eyebrows. Hand and neck tattoos are limited to one small tattoo. For example, a small band ring or marking near the thumb. Additional hand or neck tattoos may be approved by the Chief of Police based on size and nature of the tattoo. Additional hand or neck tattoos may require they be covered while on duty.  

 

 

Past Criminal Activity: candidates must not:

The following activities may not automatically disqualify an applicant for employment, but will be closely evaluated on a case-by-case basis:

Driving Record: Eligible candidates:
Must possess a valid driver's license and current proof of insurance.

Applications received from individuals who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements will not be given further consideration and will receive notification that they do not meet the standards.

Section IV: Experience
No experience required.  Some law enforcement, military law enforcement or training in the field is desired.

 

Section V:  Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls; walk, run and climb over rough or difficult terrain, minimal physical exertion; involves moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating equipment such as computer keyboard. All City employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.  While performing work duties this position regularly works in and outside of an office environment, which includes inclement weather. Physical requirements include but are not limited to:

Section VI:  Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ability to read and write in English. Perform basic mathematical calculation and use a computer touchscreen and manual keyboard. Operate a 2-way radio and radar equipment. Handle and use firearms safely and accurately Perform CPR and basic first aid. Recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations. Ability to comprehend laws, abstract concepts and apply to specific situations. The ability to concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions, to complete and check forms and documents, to understand and anticipate problems, and read and interrupt maps, manuals, legal documents, reports and written instructions is required. The ability to understand and take verbal direction from supervisors, training officers, and co-workers. This employee should have good public relation, oral and written communication skills. This employee must be able to solve problems he or she encounters at crime scenes, traffic accidents, citizen complaints, and domestic violence situations. This employee conducts investigations of criminal offenses, investigations of accident and traffic offenses, appropriately identifies suspects for arrests and charging; and performs daily enforcement duties in a safe and efficient manner.

 

Section VII:  Other Assignments
As a police officer, members may be selected to fulfill, but limited to, the role as criminal investigator, background investigator, school resource officer, field training officer, K9 officer, training instructor, acting supervisor and range instructor.