Kansas Law Enforcement Related Job Opportunities

Lindsborg, Kansas, a city of over 3,700 residents, is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time school resource officer position for our growing and diverse community.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the Lindsborg School Resource Officer/Police Officer is a non-exempt position which performs duties in the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in the City of Lindsborg. The School Resource Officer/Police Officer is contracted by the Smoky Valley School District USD 400 for the protection of life and property of its students, school staff, and facilities. The employee in this position enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and assists with some investigations originating out of the schools. Patrol duties, when school is out due to identified breaks, snow days, holidays, etc., will include enforcing traffic laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance. This employee will be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency situations. $5,000 hiring bonus for certified officer (full-time).

To apply, please complete the online application at https://www.lindsborgcity.org/application-for-employment and attach your cover letter and resume.  Position open until filled. With questions or to request a complete job description, please contact Roxie Sjogren at roxies@lindsborgcity.org.

Lindsborg, Kansas, a city of over 3,700 residents, is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time police officer position for our growing and diverse community.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the Lindsborg Police Officer is a non-exempt position which performs duties in the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in the City of Lindsborg. The employee in this position enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and assists with investigations. Patrol duties include enforcing traffic laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance. This employee will be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency situations. $5,000 hiring bonus for certified officer (full-time).

To apply, please complete the online application at https://www.lindsborgcity.org/application-for-employment and attach your cover letter and resume.  Position open until filled. With questions or to request a complete job description, please contact Roxie Sjogren at roxies@lindsborgcity.org.

The Belle Plaine Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer. The open position is for a night shift which is typically 5pm -5am. Applicants must be 21 years of age, US citizen, High School diploma or GED equivalent, valid Kansas Driver’s License, no Felony or serious Misdemeanor arrests, and be of good moral character. Must be able to pass a written exam, oral interview, physical exam/drug screen and an extensive background check.

Benefits

include paid time off, employee and family health insurance currently paid by employer, holiday pay, etc. Uniforms and equipment provided. Starting wage for full time no experience/uncertified is $20.00 per hour. State certified and experienced officers would be considered for a higher hourly rate of pay depending on experience and qualifications. Work schedule consists of; 12 hour shifts, 84 scheduled hours for two week pay period. A current State of Kansas certification is preferred, but not required. Applications available in person at 419 N Logan Street or requested via email from cdivoll@bpks.org and may be returned via email to cdivoll@bpks.org

Applications can also be completed and faxed to 620-488-2561 or delivered in person at 401 N Merchant St. or 419 N Logan Street in Belle Plaine, KS.

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025. EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

Point of Contact: Asst. Chief of Police Craig Divoll

Belle Plaine Police Department

Belle Plaine, Kansas

(620) 488- 2787

cdivoll@bpks.org

The Bel Aire Police Department is seeking a motivated community-oriented individual who has strong work ethics, morals and the desire to serve and help others to fill the position of Police Officer. Join an agency with a positive culture and opportunities to exceed.

The Bel Aire Police Department is a 16-sworn member, with strong community commitment, and high integrity standards. Officers enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, external vest carriers, grooming standards that allow for beards and visible tattoos (no hand, neck or facial tattoos), and no residency requirement. Officers also enjoy excellent benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, KP&F retirement, vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal leave and $700/year uniform allowance.

CPOST Certified Preferred.

Certified Officer Pay Range is $24.89 to $35.17 per hour.
Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) Retirement

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Police Officer position protects and serves the citizens of the City of Bel Aire by enforcing all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief and other supervisory personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforces all federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
• Performs routine patrol duties and responds to traffic control duties.
• Makes arrests and issues traffic citations.
• Responds to emergency situations and calls for police service.
• Prepares reports and official documents.
• Interviews witnesses, suspects, and victims.
• Executes warrants and serves legal documents.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Cooperates with other public safety agencies and City departments as needed.
• Acts as departmental liaison with other law enforcement and governmental agencies at the request of the Police Chief.
• Investigates crimes and accidents.
• Testifies in court.
• Assist with the enforcement of health and zoning ordinances.
• Seizes, preserves evidence; provides security to City facilities, personnel, and operations.
• Ensures the effective operation of equipment and vehicles and ensures department compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED. College Degree Preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• No Felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
• U.S. Citizen.
• This position requires 40 hours of continuing education annually.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate basic law enforcement equipment such as radios, computers, and radar; Intoxilyzer certification is preferred.
• Must be able to periodically qualify with firearms.
• Familiar with the applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.89 - $35.17 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• If the local media conducted a “background” check in order to discredit your candidacy for this position, what would they find? Please explain potentially negative things in your background:
• Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from any employment? If yes, provide employer’s name, phone number and explanation.
• Have you ever failed to successfully complete a probationary period with a law enforcement agency? If yes, explain the reason.
• Have you ever been suspended or served an “Intent to terminate” by any employer? If yes, explain the reason.
• Have you ever been convicted (plead guilty or no contest) of any offense, domestic violence, or violation of any statute, ordinance, law, or regulation by any civil or military authority, either in this country or any other country? (Include detentions as a juvenile or minor by court adjudication of guilt. Include all situations, even if expunged). If yes, explain.
• How many times have you been convicted of, pled guilty to, or plead no contest to misdemeanor charges? Explain.
• How many times have you been convicted of, pled guilty to, or pled no contest felony charges? Explain.
• Have you ever been the subject of a court order of protection or injunction prohibiting harassment? If yes, explain.
• Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of any foreign or domestic organization, association, movement, group, or combination of persons which is totalitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive, or which has adopted or shows a policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence to deny other persons their rights under the Constitution of the United States or the State of Kansas or which seeks to alter the form of Government of the United States or the State of Kansas by any unlawful or unconstitutional means? If yes, explain.
• Did you ever lie or commit perjury in court testimony or any official proceeding, including an internal affairs investigation? If yes, explain.
• Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a law enforcement position after the probation period? If yes, explain.
• Are you currently CPOST Certified?

Ability to Commute:

• Bel Aire, KS 67226 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bel Aire, KS 67226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

To apply, visit https://www.indeed.com/job/police-officer-f3e0ffa4d776a92b

Closing date: 12/31/2025

The City of Ulysses is seeking conscientious, motivated applicants for the position of Police Officer. The Ulysses Police Department is a modern, well equipped agency that serves a population of approx. 6000. Our Department has the opportunity to advance to positions such as Sergeant, Detective, SRO & K-9 Handler.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The City of Ulysses is an equal opportunity employer.

TYPE:  Full Time

SALARY: 

● Non-Certified Full Time Patrol Officer $20.00 /hr starting pay

● Certified Full Time Patrol Officer pay based on experience and qualifications

BENEFITS:

● Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance. Optional AFLAC, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

●KP&F (Kansas Police and Fire Retirement Program).

● Paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid Holidays, free golf membership, free gym membership.

● Take home Patrol Vehicle equipped with patrol rifle and shotgun.

● Uniforms and equipment are all provided, including Taser, Duty Weapon with red dot optic, AXON Bodycam, and department issued laptop. Boot reimbursement is done on a yearly basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

● Must be at least 21 years of age

● Must be a legal US Citizen

● Must possess a valid KS Driver's License or ability to obtain a KS Driver’s License upon hire

● Have a High School diploma or GED

● Possess good moral character

● Cannot have any felony convictions

● Cannot have serious misdemeanor convictions

● Residency within the City of Ulysses within 30 days of employment

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION:  

Applications can be printed from the City of Ulysses Website http://www.cityofulysses.com/police-officer-description.htm, contacting Ulysses City Hall @ (620)356-4600, or Sgt. Mike Hernandez at (620)356-3500

Applications along with resumes can be mailed / delivered to Ulysses City Hall in care of Chief Ronald Vagher.  115 W. Grant Avenue, Ulysses, KS 67880.

CLOSING DATE:  12/31/2025

The McPherson Police Department is seeking highly motivated people, with a desire to serve our community as full-time Police Patrol Officers. Serving as Police Patrol Officer is challenging but will provide you with many opportunities for professional growth. The McPherson Police Department has a wide range of opportunities for advancement and specialization within the Patrol, Operations, and Administrations Bureaus to serve, including Investigations, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Bike Patrol, Honor/Color Guard Team, Critical Incident Stress Management/Peer Support Team, Firearms Instruction, Defensive Tactics Instruction, D.A.R.E. Officer, School Resource Officer, and Social Media Team.

The City of McPherson is centrally located in the United States and within the State of Kansas, at the intersection of I-135 and US-56. Those selected to fill open positions will be enforcing local, state, and federal laws, as well as investigating crimes, enforcing traffic regulations, investigating traffic collisions, and assisting the public. State certified officers are preferred, however basic Law Enforcement Academy Training (KLETC) will be provided. Included is a generous benefits package, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time. Qualified applicants must have above-average written and verbal skills. The McPherson Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Requirements: The State of Kansas requires a sworn officer to bea U.S. Citizen, 21 years, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. We prefer applicants with a college degree. Applicants must have a clean criminal record, and vision correctable to 20/20. Applicant must pass a written test, physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, and additional conditional job testing. Work schedule requires weekends, holidays, rotating shift work, overtime, and court appearances. Residency within 35 miles of the McPherson City Limits must be established within six months of hire.

Applicants must not have any Brady/Giglio material in their background to be eligible for hire.

Salary Information

Entry Level: $23.04 hourly (Actual starting rate depends on experience).

Top Pay: $31.05 hourly

BENEFITS:

The City of McPherson provides, as a sampling, the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Employee Sick Leave Time (including optional family Sick Leave)
• Paid Injury Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health & Dental Insurances
• Vision insurance
• KP&F Retirement Programs
• Optional ING Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)
• Death Benefit
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• In the State of Kansas, you must be 21 years of age to be a Law Enforcement Officer. Are you at least 21 years old or older(Answer Yes or No)?
• What is your driver's license number?
• What state issued your driver's license?
• Have you ever been arrested? If yes, please explain.
• Have you ever been convicted, been placed on diversion, or do you have any expunged convictions for any crime? If yes, please explain.
• Have you in the past or are you currently involved in any civil litigation? If yes, please explain.
• As the driver of a motor vehicle, have you been involved in any traffic accidents? If yes, where, when, and how many?
• Have you received any traffic citations/tickets? If yes, when, where, and what for?
• By submitting my application, I authorize the investigation of the information I supplied in my application by the McPherson Police Department to verify its accuracy. I further authorize the McPherson Police Department to conduct job-related inquiries necessary to determine my eligibility for the position I am applying for.
• The City of McPherson has a residency requirement, requiring Officers to live within 35 miles of the McPherson city limits. This 35 mile limit includes Hutchinson and Newton to the south, Marion to the east, Lyons and Sterling to the west, and Salina to the north. Are you willing to relocate to meet the residency requirement within 6 months of hire? If you already live within 35 miles of McPherson, mark yes.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

*To see what our application process looks like, visit https://youtu.be/kFwMfKJDg3U.

*Applicants must apply for this position at www.ksgovjobs.com

For further information, please contact Captain Mark Brinck at (620) 245-1200

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CLOSING DATE: January 1, 2026