If you enjoy interacting with the community and striving for excellence, we may be the agency for you.  We are looking for driven thinkers who can prioritize and act. 

The Marysville Police Department is seeking a highly motivated, community-oriented individual to join our department as a full-time law enforcement officer.  We are an agency of 8 sworn full-time staff, with a strong community commitment, high integrity standards, updated equipment, excellent benefits, KPERS retirement and competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.  We are internationally accredited as a CALEA agency and a task force agency with multiple partners, both state and federal.

Duties and responsibilities include enforcing all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; taking calls for service; patrolling residential neighborhoods to deter and detect crime; investigating complaints; citing and/or arresting law violators; following up on pending reports and cases; protecting person(s) or property; and securing and protecting prisoners.  When not responding to calls for service, department members are expected to smartly use their time by self-initiating on tasks identified as priorities at that time.  We are proactive.    

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include, high school or GED diploma, 21-years of age at time of appointment, no prohibiting criminal record, and able to pass: written aptitude test, polygraph, extensive background check, interview board, drug screen, physical, and psychological testing.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: The MPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications can be obtained by email through a.escalante@marysvilleks.gov or j.leis@marysvilleks.gov or in person at the Marysville Police Department, 207 S 10th Street, Marysville, KS 66508.

CLOSING DATE: First review of applications will begin immediately.  Sworn and non-sworn applicants will be considered.  The position is open until it is filled.