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Police Officer
Overland Park Police Department
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03/24/08
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Overland Park Police Department -
Police Officer Overland Park, Kansas The Overland Park Police
Department, established in 1960, rises to the challenge of the
21st century. We are dedicated to serving the residents,
business owners and commuters to Overland Park with the utmost
respect and in the most effective manner possible. With an
authorized strength of 260 and a population of 170,000+ the
department operates from a Strategic Plan that includes four
critical intents. We truly believe in a safe environment;
dedicated commitment to department personnel and their
development; high ethical standards resulting in a strong
partnership between the community and the OPPD; and creativity
and innovation. We invite you to read further and see if this is
the type of work environment you have been looking for.
Whether you are beginning a career in law enforcement or
moving from one agency to another, the Overland Park Police
Department reaches out to your individuality and diversity. A
career as a law enforcement officer in Overland Park is taken
very seriously. Our Strategic Plan encompasses all facets of
community policing efforts; from a sound ethical foundation to
strongly supported community involvement. Overland Park Police
Chief John Douglass recently stated, "Our first and highest
priority is the safety and welfare of the citizens of Overland
Park". To this end, the department employs high-tech equipment,
state-of-the-art training and highly competent men and women.
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| TYPE |
Full Time |
| SALARY |
Benefits include:
- Minimum-starting salary of $39,672
with a top pay of $66,288;
Consideration given for experience
- Uniforms and Equipment furnished
- Health Coverage for employees with
small payroll deduction and additional coverage for
dependents
- Life Insurance at 5 times officer’s
annual salary
- Dental Coverage for employee and
additional coverage for dependents
- Long Term Disability
- Vacation Leave of 10 days per year
- Personal Days of 3 per year and 8
Holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- A Non-Contributory Retirement Plan;
100% vested after 10 years.
*Bilingual incentive pay |
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS |
Candidates must meet the
following job qualifications to receive consideration for
the position of Police Officer:
- 21 years of age at the date of the
written examination
- Citizen of the United States of
America
- High school degree or its equivalent
•No
felony convictions
- No illegal drug possession or use
outside departmental policy
- Driving record that meets the City’s
insurance requirements
- Appropriate, valid driver’s license
upon application
- 20/200 visual acuity, correctable to
20/20 in both eyes
- Ability to visually recognize and
distinguish colors, normal peripheral vision and normal
depth perception
- Ability to distinguish sounds
encompassing a full range of tones and volumes
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OBTAINING
AN APPLICATION |
Officer entry examinations are
currently conducted on an on-going basis. To find out
more or to register for the information packet, contact the
Overland Park Police Personnel Unit at 12400 Foster,
Overland Park, KS. 66213 or call 888-547-5951 (toll free) or
e-mail to:
pdjobs@opkansas.org
Overland Park is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative
Action Employer |
| CLOSING DATE |
On-Going |
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