Kansas Peace Officers Association

P.O. Box 2592, Wichita, KS 67201
(316) 722-8433 | kpoa@kpoa.org

"Co-operation and Justice"

What You Will Need:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Kansas driver’s license and driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements. Valid Kansas commercial driver’s license, required within six months of employment.
Must have satisfied all requirements as set forth in K.S.A. 74-5605 “Qualifications of Applicant (Police Officer) for Training Course Requirements.”
Must complete 40 hours of continuing education training annually, as required.

What Will Put You Ahead:

Some college, preferred.
One year of law enforcement experience, preferred.
Knowledge of law enforcement techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local ordinances governing police activities.

Necessary Skills/Abilities:

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify issues and ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to apply intermediate level mathematics skills.
Ability to operate firearms, patrol vehicles, mobile/portable/base radios, crime scene processing equipment, and all other police related equipment.
Ability to operate office-related equipment, including ability to access, input, and retrieve information from various computer software programs.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
Must be able to provide reliable courtroom testimony. Criminal convictions for acts of dishonesty, or sustained disciplinary findings of misconduct related to truthfulness, racial bias, or other acts that would lead to potential impeachment of courtroom testimony as detailed in Brady v. Maryland or Giglio v. U.S. will be cause for disqualification for applicants and termination for employees.

Pay: $26.99 per hour DOQ

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Open until 6/8/2026