The Wellsville Police Department is taking applications to build an eligibility list for upcoming Full Time position(s) of Police Officer.  

Our department is a progressive department in a growing community of approximately 2,000.   

We are looking for individuals who possess the following strengths.

Ethical & accountable - Integrity is your foundation.

• Team-oriented – Our department works as a team - you support others and value being part of something more than yourself. As a team we build a stronger department.

• Willing to grow - You’re open to learning and committed to ongoing development.

• Approachable & trustworthy – You understand that real impact comes from building relationships, interacting with Citizens, Business Owners and Schools. 

• Community-minded – Commitment to the community – believing in service with the people and active participation in community events and other activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include enforcing all federal, state and local laws and ordinances; taking calls for service; patrolling business districts and residential neighborhoods to deter and detect crime; investigating complaints; citing and/or arresting law violators; following up on pending reports and cases; preparing and/or serving civil law processes; protecting person(s) or property; and securing and protecting prisoners.  When not responding to calls for service, department members are expected to use self-directed work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position. 

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

• This position requires working Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays.

• Shift rotation between day/night.

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

• Must reside within 30-mile radius of Wellsville within 90 days of hire.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school or GED diploma.

• United States Citizen 

• 21-years of age at time of appointment

• KLETC certified officers preferred, but not required.  We will train the right person

• No Felony, domestic violence or serious misdemeanor offenses

• Possess a valid Kansas driver's license 

Selection process includes an oral board interview, extensive background check, drug screen, physical, and psychological testing. 

Benefits Include:

• Take home Vehicle assigned after completion of probation.

• Uniform and equipment provided

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave

• KPERS Retirement

• Employer paid Medical & Life Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance Options available for employee purchase. – VSP Vision, AFLAC, Additional Life.

The City of Wellsville is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing date:  Open until Filled

Position may close to applications without notice.

To submit a resume and request an application please contact:

Wellsville Police Department
Attn: Chief D. Hackler
704 E. 7th St.
Wellsville, Ks 66092
785-883-4425
Email address: dhackler@cityofwellsvilleks.com