City of Overland Park
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City of Overland Park . The City of Overland Park has a full-time Police Officer position available in the Police Department. Pay
City of Overland Park provided pay range. Base pay range:
$30.05/hr
(rate shown is hourly). Summary
Provides law enforcement and public safety services to the community to include enforcement of criminal statutes and ordinances, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support and non-criminal public safety services. Duties & Responsibilities Use and tactical operation of patrol vehicle. Operates patrol vehicle in a safe and effective manner; uses emergency equipment to signal traffic stop; tactically positions vehicle behind stopped vehicle; uses vehicle to control traffic by blocking intersection; navigates patrol vehicle to arrive promptly at the dispatched location.
Inputs and retrieves data from Mobile Data terminal. Enters data on computer keyboard installed in police vehicles. Reads and deciphers information on computer screens.
Maintenance of patrol and other departmental vehicles. Inspects vehicle for safe and efficient operating condition; operates fuel pumps and fills vehicle fuel tank; enters and exits vehicle quickly without assistance; operates vehicle in a safe and effective manner; utilizes fire extinguisher as appropriate; acquires and stores shotgun and rifle in vehicle rack; recognizes and avoids potentially hazardous situations; changes vehicle tires as necessary; performs minor vehicle repairs including replacing headlights and windshield wipers; checks patrol vehicle oil level and adds oil as necessary; completes vehicle maintenance forms; cleans interior and exterior.
Transports prisoners, victims, witnesses and others. Operates vehicle in safe and effective manner to transport juveniles to detention center; crime victims to field location for identification of suspect; suspects to jail; intoxicated persons to detox center or medical facility. Searches suspect before and after transportation. Searches vehicle after transportation. Physically restrains persons in custody and maintains control over person being transported.
Participates in high-speed emergency and pursuit driving. Operates vehicle in safe and effective manner; monitors and uses radio during emergency and pursuit driving; analyzes situation to determine need for medical or back-up assistance; uses emergency equipment to signal traffic stop; uses radio to obtain procedural advice; uses emergency equipment to respond to injury accident, and uses radio to broadcast suspect description and direction of flight.
Performs radio communication skills. Communicates effectively with dispatch; supervisors and officers; monitors radio to insure awareness of all unit status location and need for assistance; monitors radio to record description of stolen vehicles, missing persons, armed felons and emergency situations; uses handheld radio when out of vehicle; coordinates searches and calls for backup as necessary, checks criminal history and driving record of suspects and coordinates apprehension of suspect with other units.
Performs non-radio verbal communications. Must be capable of communicating effectively in the English language during duty situations to include but not limited to responding to general questions from the public, clarifying information on traffic tickets, resolving domestic disturbances, explaining social services available to victims, counseling distraught individuals, negotiating with subjects to surrender, processing DUI arrests, advising suspects of their constitutional rights, testifying in court, placing suspects under arrest, exchanging intelligence information with other police agencies, investigating crimes, interrogating suspects, providing crime prevention information and establishing professional rapport with the community.
Performs general patrol duties. Navigates to arrive promptly at locations; patrols area to detect liquor violations; locates suspect and observes violations of the law; gathers and records information; effectively uses radio and telephone equipment; observes locations of streets and business to develop knowledge of patrol areas; maintains surveillance on suspicious vehicles; performs foot patrol, checks doors and windows; climbs ladders to examine roofs for evidence of criminal activity, analyzes situations to determine whether crime has been committed and whether arrest should be made; uses map to obtain dispatched location, investigates alarms; uses force to subdue subject; uses deadly force to protect self and others; uses police vehicle to prepare reports; determines appropriate referral and disposition in domestic cases; performs searches to include pat-down searches; differentiates between criminal and civil law; reacts quickly to danger and adapts to different people, behavior and circumstances.
Apprehension arrest and charging of suspect. Negotiates with suspect to persuade surrender; uses hand-to-hand combat, baton and other weapons to subdue suspect; runs to pursue a fleeing suspect; wears body armor; fires weapons to defend own or others life; maintains control over persons in custody; uses firearms safely and accurately; maintains physical agility; effects safe arrests; advises suspect of Miranda rights; transports suspects to jail; photographs and fingerprints persons in custody and provides first aid and summons emergency medical care for persons in custody.
Traffic enforcement and stops. Operates vehicle in safe and effective manner; visually observes traffic violations and effects stops, investigates source of odors to include alcohol and drugs; recognizes persons under the influence of alcohol; recognizes traffic violations; understands legal standards and comprehends laws; reacts quickly to danger; issues traffic summons; communicates effectively with dispatch; answers questions to clarify complaint or Notice to Appear; speaks to driver to request license and registration; arranges for disposition of vehicle as necessary; operates hand-held or mobile radar to include manipulating tuning forks to calibrate radar.
Performs accident investigation duties. Engages in high speed emergency driving; analyzes immediate situation to determine medical or back-up assistance required; communicates effectively with dispatch; questions drivers and witnesses separately to obtain circumstances of accident; directs individuals to complete driver exchange information forms; speaks to drivers to explain accident reporting procedures and request; arranges for disposition of vehicles as necessary; requests records check on operator and vehicle prepares and files vehicle hit and run accident report; directs traffic at accident scene; recognizes drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs; operates fire extinguisher; understands and applies legal standards; issues citations as necessary; completes reports.
Requirements Must be a United States citizen.
Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application, and 21 years of age by date of hire.
Must have a high school diploma or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement (e.g. a General Education Development test).
Cannot have any members of your immediate family employed full-time or part-time by the City (internships are the exception to this rule).
While there is not a requirement to reside in the State of Kansas or Overland Park, Commissioned Members must be able to respond from their residence and report for duty within 90 minutes notification.
Must take and pass a physical agility test, a written examination, and an oral board interview.
Must successfully pass a Police Department administered polygraph examination.
Must successfully complete an in-depth background investigation.
Must successfully complete both a physical and psychological examination from a City approved licensed physician or practitioner after a conditional offer of employment.
Must be able to achieve and demonstrate technological proficiency in the areas directly connected to daily assignments.
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to beginning employment with the City.
May not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest, or been diverted on four or more moving traffic violations within the past three years.
May not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years.
Serious traffic violations include DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, transporting an open container of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, eluding a police officer, and negligent homicide.
Required Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both in writing and orally.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate 2-way radio, radar equipment and make and receive phone calls.
Ability to use firearms safely and accurately.
Ability to perform basic first aid and CPR.
Ability to use a computer touch-screen and manual keyboard.
Mental Requirements Ability to recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations.
Ability to understand and apply departmental orders, rules and regulations to police situations.
Ability to comprehend laws and abstract concepts and apply to specific situations.
Ability to apply judgement to police situations to effect appropriate resolution.
Ability to properly conduct and document searches.
Ability to organize facts and provide accurate testimony under stress.
Ability to understand and apply legal standards in performance of duties.
Ability to understand and apply departmental orders, rules and regulations.
Ability to interpret orders and procedures.
Ability to analyze situations and determine proper response.
Ability to perform many functions simultaneously.
Ability to recognize suspicious behavior or unusual circumstances.
Ability to determine necessity for assistance.
Ability to recognize and remove health and safety hazards.
Ability to make decisions under stress.
Ability to exercise caution and control fear in potentially hazardous situations.
Ability to adapt to different people, behavior and circumstances.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with partners, superior officers and other police personnel.
Ability to work without immediate supervision.
Ability to analyze and interpret evidence.
Ability to differentiate between criminal and civil law.
Ability to organize facts and accurately complete reports, summons and other forms.
Ability to apply knowledge of medical and intervention techniques in domestic or other disturbances.
Ability to establish priority at emergency scene.
Ability to quickly develop an action plan.
Ability to recognize potential chemical abuse/neglect.
Ability to recognize narcotics.
Ability to interrogate suspect and obtain information within lawful guidelines.
Ability to determine proper charges.
Ability to remain calm under stress and anger.
Ability to disseminate intelligence and other information with and between department director and personnel.
Ability to understand legal standards.
Ability to apply knowledge of mediation and intervention techniques in domestic or other disputes.
Ability to control anger and maintain professional demeanor.
Ability to adapt to different people, behavior and circumstances.
Ability to analyze and coordinate investigation of information to draw conclusive findings.
Physical Requirements Hand and eye coordination, physical strength and dexterity to use all police tools associated with the profession such as handguns, shotguns, electronic control devices, handcuffs, and baton.
Possess a full functional lumbar range of motion.
Possess a full functional cervical range of motion.
Physical agility to safely operate motor vehicle in normal traffic and in high-speed emergency driving situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the radio or telephone.
Ability to visually recognize and distinguish colors.
Ability to distinguish sounds encompassing a full range of tones and volumes.
Ability to detect a full range of odors such as narcotics, alcohol, smoker and fumes.
Possess the visual stamina and acuity to operate a motor vehicle safely in both routine and emergency situations during all levels of illumination.
Possess the visual stamina and acuity to observe persons, places and things both close up and at a distance.
Ability to produce written reports, memorandums, field notes and required forms.
Ability to sit in a vehicle and type/read/decipher information on the computer keyboard and screen.
Special Teams (if applicable) Dive Team: Must be able to wear a full dive suit with mask, air tank and wetsuit.
Weapons of Mass Destruction Team: Must be able to wear SCBA and related gear.
No City residency requirement. Normal Work Hours: Variable Shift. Salary Range: Step Plan $30.05 hourly or $62,504 annually, depending on experience; may start at a higher grade. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Benefits: Full-time. EO/M/F/D/V Seniority level
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Join to apply for the
Police Officer
role at
City of Overland Park . The City of Overland Park has a full-time Police Officer position available in the Police Department. Pay
City of Overland Park provided pay range. Base pay range:
$30.05/hr
(rate shown is hourly). Summary
Provides law enforcement and public safety services to the community to include enforcement of criminal statutes and ordinances, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support and non-criminal public safety services. Duties & Responsibilities Use and tactical operation of patrol vehicle. Operates patrol vehicle in a safe and effective manner; uses emergency equipment to signal traffic stop; tactically positions vehicle behind stopped vehicle; uses vehicle to control traffic by blocking intersection; navigates patrol vehicle to arrive promptly at the dispatched location.
Inputs and retrieves data from Mobile Data terminal. Enters data on computer keyboard installed in police vehicles. Reads and deciphers information on computer screens.
Maintenance of patrol and other departmental vehicles. Inspects vehicle for safe and efficient operating condition; operates fuel pumps and fills vehicle fuel tank; enters and exits vehicle quickly without assistance; operates vehicle in a safe and effective manner; utilizes fire extinguisher as appropriate; acquires and stores shotgun and rifle in vehicle rack; recognizes and avoids potentially hazardous situations; changes vehicle tires as necessary; performs minor vehicle repairs including replacing headlights and windshield wipers; checks patrol vehicle oil level and adds oil as necessary; completes vehicle maintenance forms; cleans interior and exterior.
Transports prisoners, victims, witnesses and others. Operates vehicle in safe and effective manner to transport juveniles to detention center; crime victims to field location for identification of suspect; suspects to jail; intoxicated persons to detox center or medical facility. Searches suspect before and after transportation. Searches vehicle after transportation. Physically restrains persons in custody and maintains control over person being transported.
Participates in high-speed emergency and pursuit driving. Operates vehicle in safe and effective manner; monitors and uses radio during emergency and pursuit driving; analyzes situation to determine need for medical or back-up assistance; uses emergency equipment to signal traffic stop; uses radio to obtain procedural advice; uses emergency equipment to respond to injury accident, and uses radio to broadcast suspect description and direction of flight.
Performs radio communication skills. Communicates effectively with dispatch; supervisors and officers; monitors radio to insure awareness of all unit status location and need for assistance; monitors radio to record description of stolen vehicles, missing persons, armed felons and emergency situations; uses handheld radio when out of vehicle; coordinates searches and calls for backup as necessary, checks criminal history and driving record of suspects and coordinates apprehension of suspect with other units.
Performs non-radio verbal communications. Must be capable of communicating effectively in the English language during duty situations to include but not limited to responding to general questions from the public, clarifying information on traffic tickets, resolving domestic disturbances, explaining social services available to victims, counseling distraught individuals, negotiating with subjects to surrender, processing DUI arrests, advising suspects of their constitutional rights, testifying in court, placing suspects under arrest, exchanging intelligence information with other police agencies, investigating crimes, interrogating suspects, providing crime prevention information and establishing professional rapport with the community.
Performs general patrol duties. Navigates to arrive promptly at locations; patrols area to detect liquor violations; locates suspect and observes violations of the law; gathers and records information; effectively uses radio and telephone equipment; observes locations of streets and business to develop knowledge of patrol areas; maintains surveillance on suspicious vehicles; performs foot patrol, checks doors and windows; climbs ladders to examine roofs for evidence of criminal activity, analyzes situations to determine whether crime has been committed and whether arrest should be made; uses map to obtain dispatched location, investigates alarms; uses force to subdue subject; uses deadly force to protect self and others; uses police vehicle to prepare reports; determines appropriate referral and disposition in domestic cases; performs searches to include pat-down searches; differentiates between criminal and civil law; reacts quickly to danger and adapts to different people, behavior and circumstances.
Apprehension arrest and charging of suspect. Negotiates with suspect to persuade surrender; uses hand-to-hand combat, baton and other weapons to subdue suspect; runs to pursue a fleeing suspect; wears body armor; fires weapons to defend own or others life; maintains control over persons in custody; uses firearms safely and accurately; maintains physical agility; effects safe arrests; advises suspect of Miranda rights; transports suspects to jail; photographs and fingerprints persons in custody and provides first aid and summons emergency medical care for persons in custody.
Traffic enforcement and stops. Operates vehicle in safe and effective manner; visually observes traffic violations and effects stops, investigates source of odors to include alcohol and drugs; recognizes persons under the influence of alcohol; recognizes traffic violations; understands legal standards and comprehends laws; reacts quickly to danger; issues traffic summons; communicates effectively with dispatch; answers questions to clarify complaint or Notice to Appear; speaks to driver to request license and registration; arranges for disposition of vehicle as necessary; operates hand-held or mobile radar to include manipulating tuning forks to calibrate radar.
Performs accident investigation duties. Engages in high speed emergency driving; analyzes immediate situation to determine medical or back-up assistance required; communicates effectively with dispatch; questions drivers and witnesses separately to obtain circumstances of accident; directs individuals to complete driver exchange information forms; speaks to drivers to explain accident reporting procedures and request; arranges for disposition of vehicles as necessary; requests records check on operator and vehicle prepares and files vehicle hit and run accident report; directs traffic at accident scene; recognizes drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs; operates fire extinguisher; understands and applies legal standards; issues citations as necessary; completes reports.
Requirements Must be a United States citizen.
Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application, and 21 years of age by date of hire.
Must have a high school diploma or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement (e.g. a General Education Development test).
Cannot have any members of your immediate family employed full-time or part-time by the City (internships are the exception to this rule).
While there is not a requirement to reside in the State of Kansas or Overland Park, Commissioned Members must be able to respond from their residence and report for duty within 90 minutes notification.
Must take and pass a physical agility test, a written examination, and an oral board interview.
Must successfully pass a Police Department administered polygraph examination.
Must successfully complete an in-depth background investigation.
Must successfully complete both a physical and psychological examination from a City approved licensed physician or practitioner after a conditional offer of employment.
Must be able to achieve and demonstrate technological proficiency in the areas directly connected to daily assignments.
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to beginning employment with the City.
May not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest, or been diverted on four or more moving traffic violations within the past three years.
May not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years.
Serious traffic violations include DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, transporting an open container of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, eluding a police officer, and negligent homicide.
Required Skills Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both in writing and orally.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate 2-way radio, radar equipment and make and receive phone calls.
Ability to use firearms safely and accurately.
Ability to perform basic first aid and CPR.
Ability to use a computer touch-screen and manual keyboard.
Mental Requirements Ability to recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations.
Ability to understand and apply departmental orders, rules and regulations to police situations.
Ability to comprehend laws and abstract concepts and apply to specific situations.
Ability to apply judgement to police situations to effect appropriate resolution.
Ability to properly conduct and document searches.
Ability to organize facts and provide accurate testimony under stress.
Ability to understand and apply legal standards in performance of duties.
Ability to understand and apply departmental orders, rules and regulations.
Ability to interpret orders and procedures.
Ability to analyze situations and determine proper response.
Ability to perform many functions simultaneously.
Ability to recognize suspicious behavior or unusual circumstances.
Ability to determine necessity for assistance.
Ability to recognize and remove health and safety hazards.
Ability to make decisions under stress.
Ability to exercise caution and control fear in potentially hazardous situations.
Ability to adapt to different people, behavior and circumstances.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with partners, superior officers and other police personnel.
Ability to work without immediate supervision.
Ability to analyze and interpret evidence.
Ability to differentiate between criminal and civil law.
Ability to organize facts and accurately complete reports, summons and other forms.
Ability to apply knowledge of medical and intervention techniques in domestic or other disturbances.
Ability to establish priority at emergency scene.
Ability to quickly develop an action plan.
Ability to recognize potential chemical abuse/neglect.
Ability to recognize narcotics.
Ability to interrogate suspect and obtain information within lawful guidelines.
Ability to determine proper charges.
Ability to remain calm under stress and anger.
Ability to disseminate intelligence and other information with and between department director and personnel.
Ability to understand legal standards.
Ability to apply knowledge of mediation and intervention techniques in domestic or other disputes.
Ability to control anger and maintain professional demeanor.
Ability to adapt to different people, behavior and circumstances.
Ability to analyze and coordinate investigation of information to draw conclusive findings.
Physical Requirements Hand and eye coordination, physical strength and dexterity to use all police tools associated with the profession such as handguns, shotguns, electronic control devices, handcuffs, and baton.
Possess a full functional lumbar range of motion.
Possess a full functional cervical range of motion.
Physical agility to safely operate motor vehicle in normal traffic and in high-speed emergency driving situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the radio or telephone.
Ability to visually recognize and distinguish colors.
Ability to distinguish sounds encompassing a full range of tones and volumes.
Ability to detect a full range of odors such as narcotics, alcohol, smoker and fumes.
Possess the visual stamina and acuity to operate a motor vehicle safely in both routine and emergency situations during all levels of illumination.
Possess the visual stamina and acuity to observe persons, places and things both close up and at a distance.
Ability to produce written reports, memorandums, field notes and required forms.
Ability to sit in a vehicle and type/read/decipher information on the computer keyboard and screen.
Special Teams (if applicable) Dive Team: Must be able to wear a full dive suit with mask, air tank and wetsuit.
Weapons of Mass Destruction Team: Must be able to wear SCBA and related gear.
No City residency requirement. Normal Work Hours: Variable Shift. Salary Range: Step Plan $30.05 hourly or $62,504 annually, depending on experience; may start at a higher grade. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Benefits: Full-time. EO/M/F/D/V Seniority level
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