Patrol Officers

About the RoleThe McPherson Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to serve as full‑time Police Patrol Officers. Officers will enforce local, state, and federal laws, investigate crimes, enforce traffic regulations, investigate traffic collisions, and assist the public. The department offers opportunities for advancement and specialization within Patrol, Operations, and Administrations Bureaus, including Investigations, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Bike Patrol, Honor/Color Guard Team, Critical Incident Stress Management/Peer Support Team, Firearms Instruction, Defensive Tactics Instruction, D.A.R.E. Officer, School Resource Officer, and Social Media Team.Schedule12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftNight shiftRotating weekends off with rotation every 4 monthsOvertimeHolidaysExtended hours, court appearances as neededSalary and Benefits• Entry Level: $23.04 hourly (actual starting rate depends on experience)• Top Pay: $31.05 hourlyThe City of McPherson provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:KP&F RetirementPaid Vacation TimePaid Employee Sick Leave Time (including optional family Sick Leave)Paid Injury Leave12 Paid Holidays (Starting in 2025)1–2 Personal Days a yearUp to 3 Wellness daysHealth & Dental InsuranceOptional ING Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)Death Benefit401(k) with matchingDental insuranceDependent health insurance coverageEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceQualificationsThe State of Kansas requires a sworn officer to be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree is preferred. Applicants must:Have a clean criminal recordHave vision correctable to 20/20Pass a written test, physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, and additional conditional job testingBe willing to work weekends, holidays, rotating shift work, overtime, and court appearancesMeet the residency requirement of living within 35 miles of McPherson City Limits, established within six months of hireHave no Brady/Giglio material in their backgroundEqual Opportunity EmploymentThe McPherson Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).#J-18808-Ljbffr

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