The Paola Police Department is currently searching for motivated individuals for the full-time position of Police Officer.  The city of Paola Is located 18 miles south of Olathe, Kansas and the Greater Kansas City Metro Area.  The Paola Police Department consists of 16 sworn officers and 3 civilian employees.  Those selected to fill this position will be responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws, investigating crimes, enforcing traffic regulations, investigating traffic crashes, assisting the public, and serving on a TEAM that takes great pride in serving and protecting its community.

Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire, must possess a valid driver’s license, must be in good physical condition, have no felony, serious misdemeanor, or domestic violence convictions, be a US citizen, possess a high school diploma or GED, and must be able to pass a written and oral exam, physical fitness, physical exam, polygraph and psychological exam.

SalaryPatrol Officer starting at $24.50 Additional pay considerations available DOQ (Including but not limited to: college degree, military experience, bilingual, etc.) Other benefits include sick, vacation, and personal leave, furnished uniforms and equipment, health, dental, and life insurance plans, and Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) retirement.

Miscellaneous Information

Qualified individuals can obtain an application at Paola City Hall (19 E. Peoria St.) or the Paola Justice Center (805 N. Pearl St.).  Applications may also be obtained online at www.cityofpaola.com. All applications must be returned to HR Director Jessica Newton for processing, either in person, by mail, or electronically at jnewton@paolagov.org.  For additional inquiries, contact Captain Jenkins at (913)259-3633, or at ejenkins@paolagov.org. The City of Paola is an equal opportunity employer.

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