Police Officer

Police Officer I

Police Officer I provides law enforcement and public safety services to the community to include the enforcement of state and local laws, statutes and ordinances, criminal and crash investigation, crime prevention, and traffic enforcement. Areas of assignment include patrol and traffic enforcement. This position requires independent judgement with superior decision-making skills.

Responsible for the enforcement of federal, state and local laws, including traffic ordinances.

Assists in the investigation of crimes using state and federal established practices, procedures and techniques. Responsibilities include photographing of crime scene, collection of DNA and physical evidence, fingerprinting and maintaining precise and accurate documentation of investigations.

Assists the police department in educating the public on the City's Code, ordinances and state statutes. Responsible for completing clear and concise work related reports in a timely manner.

Protects the lives and property of Leawood residents by participating in preventive, proactive patrol by vehicle, bicycle and on foot, including surveillance of high crime/incident areas, after-hours patrol of businesses, and house watches.

Investigates vehicular crashes including directing traffic at crashes, coordinating removal of disabled vehicles and dispatching emergency medical personnel if applicable.

Administers first aid and emergency medical care to individuals requiring medical assistance when needed until emergency medical personnel arrive on scene.

Assists in the investigation of missing persons, civil matters and noise disturbances.

Retrieves pertinent information from emergency and non-emergency calls. Accurately communicates pertinent information to other officers and dispatch by radio, using equipment, codes, and procedures properly to ensure clear, concise, and efficient transmission.

Responsible for the proper care and use of assigned patrol vehicle, department equipment and weaponry. Maintains and ensures department vehicle, equipment and weaponry is in proper operating condition. Ensures equipment maintenance is completed and follows proper storage procedures.

Participates in community outreach initiatives and programs sponsored or facilitated by the police department.

Performs non-criminal public safety services to the community.

Reviews and trains to maintain current levels of operations knowledge, stays abreast of continuous changes to laws, statutes, and ordinances, enhances knowledge and learning new skills in relation to public safety.

Employee may be required to report for duty in response to local, state or national emergency.

Employee may be asked by the supervisor to perform other duties that are not listed but are essential to the job.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand the English language with proper spelling and grammar to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of information.

Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with effective results.

Aptitude for operating department equipment and tools.

Ability to use safe work practices while on the job, including following proper and established procedures in the use of equipment, and wearing the appropriate and/or required safety and personal protective gear.

Ability to work in a stressful emergency environment while wearing heavy personal protective clothing and equipment; work in intense life threatening conditions with the potential for exposure to bodily fluids, noise, and hazardous materials; work in weather extremes such as snow, rain, storms, heat, cold, and any other weather indigenous to the area; make technical and incident management decisions quickly and calmly during stressful conditions.

Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with co-workers, city employees as well as all other people contacted in the performance of their duties.

Standard office procedures, systems, and practices including the use of a computer.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Must have the ability to provide credible court testimony.

Education, Training, and Certification Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must successfully obtain and retain certification as a Kansas Law Enforcement Officer.

Must successfully complete a Leawood Police Department Officer Training Program.

Must maintain an acceptable discipline, accident, and safety record.

Completion of NIMS IS100 and IS700 within 90 days of hire.

Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record per the City's drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.

Attracting and retaining quality employees is a high priority for the City of Leawood. We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Insurance

The City of Leawood offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and long term care insurance. Employees can elect the programs that best meet their needs. In addition, the City provides life and long-term disability for employees and an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.

Educational Assistance

The City of Leawood encourages employees to take advantage of educational and vocational opportunities. All full-time regular employees who have successfully completed the Introductory Period are eligible to apply for educational reimbursement assistance (program eligibility requirements and limits apply).

Retirement

The City participates in the KPERS & KP&F State administered retirement programs. Both the City and employees contribute to these plans. In addition to these programs, the City offers a voluntary deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their compensation on a pre-tax basis. The City matches a percentage of the amount contributed to the plan for KPERS-eligible employees.

Leave

The City offers a very generous paid leave program to include: vacation leave and sick leave (accruals are based on position classification and length of service); scheduled and personal holidays (combined total of 11 per year); military leave; bereavement leave; and civic leave.

Tax Savings

The City offers a 125/Flexible Spending Plan that allows employees to make pre-tax contributions with which to pay qualified medical and dependent care expenses.