The City of Basehor is hiring for a Police Officer. Basehor is a growing city in the southeast corner  of Leavenworth County and is uniquely positioned with great accessibility to the Greater Kansas  City Metro Area. Basehor is the 2nd fastest growing city in Kansas with a population of 5,000 or  more. The population in Basehor is 6,896 residents and has increased in population by 48.9% in  the last 10 years. Basehor is also the 2nd safest city in Kansas. The Basehor Police Department  has 16 sworn officers, including the Police Chief. 

Status Classification: Full Time (40 hrs/wk to include weekend and evenings) Education: High School Diploma/GED; Associate degree preferred 

Experience: Some law enforcement experience preferred 

Introductory Period: One year or as stipulated at hire 

Age Requirement: 21 years or older (State Requirement) 

POSITION SUMMARY  

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer protects and serves the citizens of  Basehor. This position provides citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state, and local laws, and  performs patrol duties. Making arrests, issuing traffic violations, and investigating crimes and  accidents are primary responsibilities of this position. This employee should possess good  communication, and public relation skills.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances 
• Protects the life and property of citizens of Basehor; makes arrests, and issues traffic citations; performs routine patrol and traffic control duties, and prepares reports and files; investigates crime scenes, seizes, and preserves evidence; performs building checks 
• Assists ambulance crew as necessary; provides citizen assistance; responds to emergency situations, and performs CPR and First Aid as needed 
• Operates law enforcement equipment including patrol vehicles, firearms, and communications 
• Interviews witnesses, suspects, and victims; serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents, testifies in court 
• Maintains (cleans) department equipment and vehicles 
• Conducts safety programs for the public 
• Performs animal control duties in the absence of the animal control officer • Provides security during various events 
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Experience: Full -time law enforcement experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have  acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of  employment. KLETC training is required to be obtained or previously certified officers will be  accepted. 

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent and certification from a recognized Kansas Law  Enforcement Training Center are required. An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related  degree is preferred. Continuing education as required annually and a valid Kansas Driver’s License  is required. 

Technical Skills: A thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, CPR  and First Aid, law enforcement techniques, and mathematics is required. This employee must be  able to efficiently operate firearms, patrol vehicles, computers, two-way radios, radar equipment,  breath analysis equipment, and other law enforcement equipment. The ability to concentrate on tasks  in the presence of distractions, to complete and check forms and documents, to understand and  anticipate problems, and to read and interpret maps, manuals, legal documents, reports, and written  instructions is required. This employee should possess good public relation, oral and written  communication skills. 

Problem Solving: Problem solving is a factor in this position. This employee encounters problems  with domestic violence, citizen complaints, traffic violations, and criminal investigations. 

Decision Making: Decision making is a factor in this position. This employee makes decisions  about making arrests, investigating crimes and accidents, and performing daily duties in the safest  and most efficient manner. 

Supervision: This employee works under the supervision of the Sergeant. This officer has no  supervisory duties.  

Financial Accountability: This employee will make daily purchases related to operating a police  vehicle while performing duties, such as gasoline. This employee is responsible for safe operation of  departmental equipment, however does not participate in the annual budget process. 

Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, and supervisory personnel is  expected. Occasional contact with other city official, such as the Mayor, City Administrator and City  Council. 

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to hazardous  chemicals, explosives, heights, excessive noise, and all types of weather conditions is expected.  This employee is exposed to an element of risk to personal safety. This employee is exposed to  bloodborne pathogens while investigating crime scenes, seizing and preserving evidence, and  assisting ambulance crews. This position will occasionally come in contact with angry citizens. 

Physical Requirements: The ability to pass and maintain all physical requirements of the Kansas  Law Enforcement Training Center is recommended (KLETC). 

Salary: The salary range for this position starts at $60,000.00 annually with consideration of previous  experience and qualifications. The City of Basehor offers a generous benefits package including  retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off (PTO).  

How to Apply: Qualified applicants interested in this leadership opportunity should submit a letter of  interest, resume, and completed City of Basehor employment application via email to  policeclerk@basehorpolice.org or in person at the Basehor Police Department during normal  business hours. Employment applications may be downloaded from the City of Basehor website at  www.cityofbasehor.org, requested by email at policeclerk@basehorpolice.org, or obtained in  person at the Basehor Police Department.