The Pratt Police Department is accepting applications for a Full Time Police Officer. We’re looking for driven, energetic officers ready to build their careers in a close knit Kansas community.

Pratt is a welcoming small city where you’ll get hands on experience, real responsibility, and opportunities to grow your skills fast. Our department values initiative, teamwork, and genuine connection with the people we serve. Officers work 12?hour shifts, including holidays and weekends. If you’re motivated, community?minded, and eager to advance your career while making a real impact, we invite you to bring your energy and ambition to our team.

Salary

•   Entry-Level: $23 /hr with an increase to $25/hr upon completion of field training and probation period.
•   Lateral Entry: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits Package

The City of Pratt provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time
employees, including:

•   Paid Vacation after 1 year
•   Paid Sick Leave
•   Paid Injury Leave
•   10 Paid Holidays
•   2 Paid Discretionary Days
•   Longevity Pay after 1 year
•   Health & Dental Insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield / FCMI)
•   KPERS Retirement Program
•   Paid Life Insurance (Advance Life Insurance)
•   Optional coverages (cancer, injury, etc.)
•   Deferred Compensation Plans (ING)

Minimum Qualifications

•   Education: High school diploma or GED
•   Valid driver’s license
•   21 years of age or older
•   Ability to pass a criminal background check
•   Ability to communicate proficiently
•   Ability to pass a drug screen
•   Basic computer skills for transmitting data to police, fire, EMS, and
•   other entities
•   Ability to meet environmental and physical demands of the position

Automatic Disqualifiers

Criminal History

•   Felonies: Any felony conviction
•   Misdemeanors: Violent crimes, sexual misconduct, crimes involving moral
•   turpitude
•   Domestic Violence: Any conviction
•    Drug & Substance Abuse
•    Sale/Distribution: Any involvement in sale or manufacturing of illegal
•    drugs
•   Recent Use: Recent use of illegal substances

How to Apply

Applications are available at:

Pratt Police Department ? 303 S Oak Street, Pratt KS, 67124 (
www.prattpolicedepartment.org/employment)

Pratt City Offices ? 619 S Main Street, Pratt KS, 67124 
www.cityofprattks.com/Jobs

Please include a RESUME with your application.

Closing Date: 12/15/2026

The City of Pratt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have questions you can email us at: www.prattpolicedepartment.org
Or call:  620-672-5551