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August 14, 2024
City of Shawnee
Shawnee
FULL TIME
Police Officer
The general purpose of the Police Officer position is to affirmatively promote a feeling of community safety and security through the safe, efficient, effective and lawful performance of law enforcement duties and functions. We are currently accepting applications for Certified Police Officers and non-certified Police Officers.
Starting salary begins at $27.13 per hour with no experience. Certified officers will be awarded up to five (5) years of completed service at the discretion of the Chief of Police; up to $34.95
per hour.
Daily routines require taking calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating crimes and complaints, citing and arresting law violators, preparing and following up on reports and cases, protecting persons and property, and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service, the police officer is expected to use unassigned work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
Minimum Qualifications:
For information on automatic exclusions, visit the Police Department website here.
Application Instructions:
Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.
Application Process and Timeline:
Below is the tentative timeline and schedule for the February 2025 Police Officer hiring process. These dates are subject to change. All candidates will participate in all of the process components. If you have questions regarding the hiring process components or the timeline, please reach out to the Shawnee Recruitment Team at joinspd@cityofshawnee.org or 913-742-6600.
Week of September 30th Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of October 14th Polygraphs
Week of October 21st Interviews with Police Chief
Week of October 28th Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of November 4th Job Fit Assessments
Polygraphs (group 2)
Week of November 11th Interviews with Police Chief (group 2)
Week of November 18th Job Fit Assessments
Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of December 2nd Polygraphs (group 3)
Week of December 16th Interviews with Police Chief (group 3)
Week of December 30th Job Fit Assessments
Additional steps include: typing test, background investigation, post-offer physical examination, post-offer drug screen
January 2025 Tentative Start Date(s)
February 2025 JCRPA Begins
Additional Statements:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.
The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.
Daily routines require taking calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating crimes and complaints, citing and arresting law violators, preparing and following up on reports and cases, protecting persons and property, and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service, the police officer is expected to use unassigned work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or the equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
For information on automatic exclusions, visit the Police Department website here.
Application Instructions:
Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.
- Include all past and current employers.
- Include all education from high school through highest level of education with start and end dates.
- List three character references that you have known for at least three years, are not related to you and are not listed as a supervisor in the Employment History section.
- Please Note: Most correspondence will be done electronically.
Application Process and Timeline:
Below is the tentative timeline and schedule for the February 2025 Police Officer hiring process. These dates are subject to change. All candidates will participate in all of the process components. If you have questions regarding the hiring process components or the timeline, please reach out to the Shawnee Recruitment Team at joinspd@cityofshawnee.org or 913-742-6600.
Week of September 30th Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of October 14th Polygraphs
Week of October 21st Interviews with Police Chief
Week of October 28th Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of November 4th Job Fit Assessments
Polygraphs (group 2)
Week of November 11th Interviews with Police Chief (group 2)
Week of November 18th Job Fit Assessments
Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of December 2nd Polygraphs (group 3)
Week of December 16th Interviews with Police Chief (group 3)
Week of December 30th Job Fit Assessments
Additional steps include: typing test, background investigation, post-offer physical examination, post-offer drug screen
January 2025 Tentative Start Date(s)
February 2025 JCRPA Begins
Additional Statements:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.
The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.
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