Police Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Police Officer to join our team at the City of Andover Kansas. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting the community, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

• Enforce all federal, state, and local laws, including citing and/or arresting law violators.
• Patrol business districts and residential neighborhoods, and respond to calls for service, to deter and detect crime, protect individuals and/or property, and provide a quality law enforcement service.
• Conduct traffic enforcement measures, including conducting vehicle stops, issuing citations/warnings, directing traffic as needed, and working motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigate complaints and/or criminal offenses, following up on pending reports and cases, as well as, process crime scenes, to include searching, identifying, preserving and collecting evidence.
• Document criminal and non-criminal incidents through the preparation and submission of detailed written reports, and appear in court to provide testimony as a witness and/or arresting officer.
• Respond to, intervene, and investigate reports of crime, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, civil issues, and animal complaints, as well as, conducting interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• When not responding to calls for service, this employee is expected to use time efficiently by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
• Provide advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public.
• Must behave in a manner that supports the Police Officer's Code of Ethics and be accountable for the efficient and acceptable performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.
• When assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO), the officer will serve as a link between the Police Department and the School District, work with the school administration and staff; maintain peace in the schools and foster learning by creating a safe environment; act as an advisor to students, parents, and faculty; provide education and guidance to students and faculty about the law, law enforcement, and youth-related programs/issues; and perform security functions at school/community events as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree or equivalent in political science, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field preferred.
• Prior experience is not required. One to three years of law enforcement experience is desirable.
• Must not have a felony conviction and no disqualifying criminal history within the past 10 years.
• Requires a valid Kansas Driver's License, with no recent record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• Graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) or equivalent with approved reciprocity by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (KSCPOST) within one year of hire date.
• Must maintain law enforcement training requirements as required by Kansas Statute 74-5607a(b).

• The ability to pass and maintain all physical requirements and activities of the law enforcement training center.
• Hazardous, strenuous, and dangerous situations may arise in the apprehension of alleged criminals, interviewing suspect(s) and/or victims under extreme conditions. Adverse weather conditions when patrolling are a factor in this position.
• Mental alertness is very important because of the need to make decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger or to discover inconsistencies in witness(s) or suspect(s) testimonies. Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a few seconds and tax the maximum of human endurance.
• Adverse weather conditions when patrolling may be encountered.
• Occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs floor to waist; occasional maximum carry of 100 lbs 10 ft; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 88 lbs; frequent maximum horizontal push/pull force of 20 lbs; occasional maximum grip force of 60 lbs; frequent maximum grip force of 25 lbs; frequent climb; frequent bend/crouch; occasional kneel/crouch; frequent trunk rotation; frequent forward reach; frequent hand coordination; frequent foot coordination; frequent balance; frequent sit; occasional running; constant stand and constant walk.

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City's Director of Human Resources.

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered 'at-will.' Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

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