Current open positions: Full-Time and Part-Time KLETC Certified openings 

Conway Springs, Kansas is a close-knit, vibrant community located 20 minutes from Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport.  We offer small-town, family-oriented living with close access to big city accommodations. Our population is 1100  and we run a 24-7 police department with 3 full-time sworn personnel and several part-time positions. Our School  Resource Officer / Dare Instructor needs to be re-established, and moving forward we are looking to implement a reserve program. We are modernizing the Police department with new technology and equipment. 

Salary: Qualification dependent 

REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS 

• Must be a United States citizen 

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license 

• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history 

• Must pass background check and drug screen psychological evaluation• No Brady/Giglio issues 

Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the Police Officer is responsible for maintaining order,  enforcing laws, ordinances and code, and protecting life and property within the limits of the city of Conway  Springs. An employee in this position has substantial amount of public contact and is expected to act with firm  and respectful decorum. Work assignments are prescribed in the state statues and local ordinances and are  received from The Police Chief as tasked with confidential cases. This is a confidential position. The Police  Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA. These positions require the officer to work nights, weekends,  and holidays. Current openings would primarily be first or second shift but may change with the needs of the  city and as assigned by the Chief of Police.  

Essential Functions 

• Patrols city and issues summons, investigates accidents, apprehends and arrests suspects, and  serves court’s legal process 

• Assists in investigations for both the City and the County as needed or assigned 

• Follows up on investigations occurring during the Police Officer’s shift for both the City and  County 

• May meet other area law enforcement administrative/investigators, civic, school and business  leaders. 

• Serves as a liaison for the department for the community, conducts investigations, works with  the county attorney in preparing court cases, and searches for, collects, and identifies  evidence at crime scenes 

• Arrests individuals who violate laws and ordinances, and appears in court as the arresting  officer 

• Investigates and intervenes in domestic disputes

• Operates and maintains all police equipment, including communication devices used to  correspond with dispatchers 

• Attends all required continuing education classes 

• Guards/transports prisoners, conducts interviews of persons, ships/receives evidence, and  directs traffic as necessary 

• Attends monthly staff meetings 

• Serves as part of the Code Enforcement Team under the supervision of The Chief of Police Marginal Functions 

• Assists Fire/EMS with crowd/traffic control, and patient loading 

• Escorts funeral processions 

• Maintains a clean, presentable patrol vehicle, uniform and equipment 

• May be delegated Code Enforcement and Range Master duties as assigned by The Chief of  Police 

Application for Employment City of Conway Springs 

Applications may also be picked up at City Hall, 208 W Spring Ave, Conway Springs 

Please send resume to Chief Jesse Velazquez at policechief@conwayspringsks.com 

Or by mailing them to 

Chief Jesse Velazquez
Conway Springs Police Department
310 W Spring Ave.
P.O. Box 594
Conway Springs, Ks 67031

Closing date: 1/31/2025