Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the Police Officer performs duties in the protection of life, property and the preservation of order in the City of Lyons. The employee in this position enforces all federal, state and local laws in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. Patrol duties include enforcing traffic laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance. This employee will be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. This work involves an element of personal danger. This is a non-exempt position. Officers with the Lyons Police Department currently work a 12-hour rotating shift with every other weekend off to include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Must be
highly motivated. 

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 paid 80 percent by the City of Lyons.

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

• Newly Hired Officers must complete a background check as well as a fingerprint background check before start of employment.

• Newy non-certified Officers must complete psychological testing before start of employment

Benefits Included:

• Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other 3-day weekend off for a total of 7 working days/84 hours in a 14-day period. 

• Medical, Dental, vision and Life for employees and families partially paid by employer 

• 8 hours Sick leave accrued a month, 14 Paid holidays, and KPERS retirement. 

• Paid Vacation- 40 hours after the first-year anniversary, 80 hours after your second anniversary, and 80 hours of vacation in January after your second anniversary. 

• Uniforms and Duty Gear Provided to include Gen 5 Glock 17 and Office Issued AR-15

Time of Start Date and closiong:  December 31, 2024

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

OR

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