The City of Peabody is hiring for the following positions.

POSITION:

• Police Officer (Full-Time)
• Police Officer (Part-Time)

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT:

The City of Peabody is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer. Peabody is a community of approximately 1,000 residents in Marion County, located near the U.S. 50 corridor between Newton and Emporia. The Peabody Police Department is a small agency in which officers handle the full range of municipal law enforcement duties — patrol, response to calls for service, traffic enforcement, investigation of city ordinance and state law violations, report writing, and municipal court testimony — with substantial independence and direct contact with the community. Officers work under the supervision of the Chief of Police and are subject to the personnel policies of the City of Peabody.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay: $24.00, depending on certification and experience.

Benefits include health insurance / KPERS / paid vacation and sick leave / uniforms and equipment furnished / training paid by the City. Overtime is compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 21 years of age
• United States citizen
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Kansas driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• No felony convictions and no convictions that would bar certification
• Eligible for certification by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (K.S.A. 74-5601 et seq.); certified officers preferred, but the City will consider sponsoring a qualified candidate through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
• Must pass a background investigation,

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are available at Peabody City Hall, 300 N. Walnut Street, Peabody, KS 66866, by website at Peabody Application by request at cityclerk@peabodyks.com.

Submit a completed City of Peabody employment application, a resume, and copies of any law enforcement certifications to:

City Clerk
City of Peabody
300 N. Walnut Street
Peabody, KS 66866
cityclerk@peabodyks.com

CLOSING DATE

open until filled.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Paul Leeker, City Clerk

City of Peabody

(620) 983-2174

cityclerk@peabodyks.com

The City of Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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