The Emporia Police Department is seeking motivated, community-oriented individuals with strong work ethics, good moral character and a desire to serve others to fill the position of Police Officer. Policing is a challenging and honorable profession, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss a career with our department.

Experienced officers are encouraged to contact us about lateral entry opportunities. Placement is based on experience, education and qualifications.

TYPE: Full Time

SALARY:

• Recruit Police Officer: $23.66 to $37.39 per hour

• Police Officer: $27.19 to $42.98 per hour; 12-hour shifts

The City of Emporia uses a pay-for-performance process, with compensation directly tied to performance. Incentive pay is available after training benchmarks.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Eleven paid holidays per year

• All uniforms and equipment furnished

• Uniform cleaning provided

• Eight hours of sick leave earned per month, with a maximum carry-over of 240 hours

• 10.67 hours of vacation earned per month, with a maximum carry-over of 192 hours

• Two paid personal leave days per year

• Up to three days of paid funeral leave per year

• Single/family health, vision and dental insurance available

• $25,000 double indemnity life insurance paid by the City

• Compensatory time off with supervisor approval

• A minimum of 40 hours of compensated police training per year

• Kansas Police and Fire Retirement System for commissioned employees

• Emporia Law Enforcement Benefit Association membership available

• Incentive pay after training benchmarks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for employment with the Emporia Police Department, applicants must:

• Be a United States citizen

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Have 20/20 or 20/20 corrected vision

• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent

• Reside in Lyon County or a surrounding county

• Have or be able to obtain a Kansas driver’s license within 30 days

• Have no felony or domestic violence convictions

• Be of good moral character

• Pass a drug screen

• Pass a polygraph examination

HIRING PROCESS:

The Emporia Police Department uses a thorough selection process to identify the best-qualified candidates. Applicants must successfully complete the following steps:

• Submit a complete and truthful application

• Written examination, for Patrol Officer applicants only

• Physical agility examination, for Patrol Officer applicants only

• Oral interview with selected division personnel

• Polygraph examination

• Background investigation by the Investigations Division

• Oral interview with command staff

• Conditional offer of employment

• Psychological profile examination

• Medical examination and drug screening

• Final review with command staff

POSITION SUMMARY AND TRAINING:

Police officers serve the Emporia community through a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement. Members of our recruiting team and department welcome the opportunity to discuss the profession and our organization with prospective applicants.

Following successful completion of the employment process, officers enter a 12-month initial training period. Recruits attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center unless already certified and complete a field training program that includes daily instruction, observation and evaluation.

The State of Kansas offers a reciprocity process for active-duty officers from other states.

ADDITIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The department also offers sworn and non-sworn career opportunities. Salary ranges for additional sworn positions include:

• Master Police Officer: $34.72 to $54.88 per hour

• Detective: $34.72 to $54.88 per hour

• Corporal: $34.72 to $54.88 per hour

• Sergeant: $39.23 to $62.01 per hour

• Lieutenant: $39.23 to $62.01 per hour

• Captain: $43.67 to $68.70 per hour

Civilian employees provide essential services throughout the department. Individuals with skills or educational backgrounds in the following areas are encouraged to consider employment opportunities:

• Data processing and information management

• Secretarial and administrative support

• Public relations

• Business management

• Property and crime scene management

HOW TO APPLY:

The Emporia Police Department accepts police officer applications through an open enrollment process. Applications remain on file until the next testing session or one year from the date received, whichever comes first.

To apply, visit: emporiaks.gov/policecareers

For questions, call Captain Dominick Vortherms 620-343-4210.

The City of Emporia is an equal-opportunity employer.