Be 21 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States of America.
Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Have no felony convictions or domestic violence arrests,
and be of good moral character.
Possess a valid driver's license. In addition, must
obtain a valid Kansas drivers license within 10 days of
employment.
Have a driving record, which meets the City's insurance
requirements.
Have not used illegal drugs, to include:
Usage of marijuana within the past 24 months.
Unlawful possession or use of any controlled substance,
the possession or use of which would be a felony offense.
Unlawful sale or use of prescription drugs.
Sale of illegal drugs or possession with intent to sell
illegal drugs.
Pass a Police Officer Standardized Test (P.O.S.T.) with a
passing score of 70% or better.
Must pass an oral interview by a board.
Polygraph examination.
Background investigation, which includes on-site
contacts.
After a conditional job offer of employment, a
personality stability evaluation, physical assessment
(medical history) and medical evaluation will be completed.
Reside in Garden City, Kansas or within a 15-mile radius
of the city upon employment.
LATERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: must be a current certified
Police Officer with at least two years of continuous
experience as a sworn Police Officer. The starting salary
depends on experience.