The Wellsville Police Department is presently accepting applications for a Full Time  Police Officer.  

Wellsville is a community with a population of appx. 2000 and growing. The Wellsville  Police Department strives to provide for the safety and security of our citizens. This  agency is staffed with 7 full-time Law Enforcement Officers and 1 civilian staff member  and 1 Court Clerk. 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 

∙ This position requires the use of judgement, knowledge and skills in law enforcement  procedures and policy. 

∙ 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. 

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

Closing date: Open until Filled 

Position may close to applications without notice.