The City of Lenexa Police Department is currently accepting applications for Full-time Police Officers. The City of Lenexa hires highly motivated men and women who enjoy working with the public and delivering a professional level of service.
We are an agency with an excellent reputation that is identified as a nationwide leader in the law enforcement community. We strongly believe in providing opportunities for both professional and personal development for our employees. The philosophy of our agency is to deliver the highest level of service to the community while taking every opportunity to conduct intelligent policing. Our employees are dedicated to the city’s core values – integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and caring.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age by completion of basic law enforcement training. High School diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Strong moral character.
Desired: Prior law enforcement experience, college courses in criminal justice, and/or military experience.
APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ROTATING SHIFTS, INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Qualified applicants must be able to pass a written aptitude test, physical fitness test, polygraph, psychological, drug, and physical exams; as well as an extensive background investigation and oral interview board.
Please refer to the Lenexa PD website www.lenexa. com/police for a list of Automatic Disqualifiers.
Compensation and Benefits Hiring range is $44,188 to $54,666 annually depending on qualifications and any prior law enforcement experience. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The City offers a highly competitive compensation package including health, dental, life, short-term disability; state defined benefit pension plan, city matching defined contribution retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, access to an on-site health center, and much more.
To apply, complete an online application at www. lenexa.com/jobs as the first step in our hiring process. Individuals who successfully complete this online application will be contacted by e-mail with further instructions on the next steps in the hiring process. The City of Lenexa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE
Closing Date: 12/31/2020
