Under the supervision of the Chief of Police the Police Officer shall be a uniformed officer and conduct highly responsible law enforcement work under general direction to create and maintain a safe City in an ordinally fashion.  The Lyons Police Department works 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off to have 24-hour coverage in the City.

Salary Range: 

Certified Officers start at $19.23 - $24.03 an hour Depending on qualifications.  Non-Certified Start at $17.30-19.23 Depending on qualifications.  Great Benefits including vacation, sick leave, KPERS retirement, and insurance.

Essential Functions: 

• Be knowledgeable of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. 

• Investigates suspicious conditions, Citizen complaints, traffic accidents, and traffic enforcement. 

• Knowledgeable of the court system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings. 

• Type and submit incident reports to the county attorney as well as to local law enforcement agencies. 

• Assist with developing and implementing various safety strategies and plans. 

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others. 

• Attends schools and seminars to maintain proficiency and certifications. 

• Responds to emergencies and critical incidents such as fire alarms, medical emergencies, altercations,
  threats of violence etc. for the purpose of confining, resolving, or preventing injury or otherwise
  hazardous situations. 

• Must be willing to work a highly flexible schedule based on case load and needs of the department.

• Must be able to work shift work

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. Commissioned as a law enforcement officer. Requires graduation from law enforcement training center (K.L.E.T.C. Certification) and 40 hours of continuing education training annually. 

Additional Requirements:

• United States Citizen

• 21-years of age at time of appointment

• No Felony, domestic violence or serious misdemeanor offenses

• Possess a valid Kansas driver's license

Open Until Filled

Contact: 

Chief Justin Holliday
1344 W. Main
Lyons, KS 67554
620-257-2355
e-mail:  PD505@lyonsks.org

or

Lyons City HR Director Jennifer Wood
201 W. Main
Lyons, Ks 67554
620-257-2320
e-mail:  humanresources@lyonsks.org