Police Officer

NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS  $27.13 - $37.98   NOTE- Police Officers certified by KS-CPOST are exempt from written testing.   The Ottawa Police Department is seeking highly motivated applicants for the position of Police Officer who are committed to a long career with our department.

The men and women of the Department are guided by the following values :

• To Protect and Serve with Duty, Honor, Integrity, Trust.
• With an authorized strength of 30 officers serving a growing population of nearly 13,000 there is room for advancement.
• Positions include Detective, Drug Detective, DARE Instructor, School Resource Officer (SRO), Master Police Officer, STAR Team (Special Tactics and Rescue), K9 Handler and Community Police Officer.  All specialty positions include a take-home vehicle.  The pay range for Master Police Officer is $29.03 to $40.64 .  Officers are eligible to achieve the rank of Master Police Officer based on a combination of skill points and years of service in about 3 years.
• To accomplish our goals the latest technology and police practices are used.
• The Department operates a modern weapons range as part of a comprehensive training program.
• The range has a rifle range up to 150 yards and is equipped for night shooting, moving targets, 25-foot platform tower and steel range.
• Each officer qualifies with the standard issue Glock 17 Gen. 5 handgun, AR-15 rifle (in each car), 37MM Less-Lethal munitions, Taser, and Bola Wrap.  Handgun optics issued beginning in 2026.
• The department uses a combination of mobile LPR (in all patrol units), fixed Flock LPR cameras and several technology programs to help detect and identify criminal activity.  The department has a mix of all manufacturers for patrol vehicles, armored rescue vehicle, special response vehicle, UTV, uAUS, and fleet of police bicycles used for special events.
• The Department has a fitness room in the Law Enforcement Center equipped with free weights, functional fitness equipment, cardio machines, and mat area.
• Patrol schedule includes 12-hour shifts and two weekends off each month (4-day and 3-day).  Officers are issued all equipment, including boots .
• Beards, goatees, mustaches, and tattoos are allowed.

Professional Development Program :

Lateral Transfer :

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must successfully complete the following :

Automatic Disqualifiers :

Date Opened :

Overtime paid after 80 hours per pay period.  Hours :

Night Shift :

Essential Job Functions :

Apply for and serve court warrants as needed.

Ancillary Job Functions :

Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Work Environment :

Physical Abilities :

E-Mail Confirmation :