The City of Holton, KS is accepting applications for a full time Police Officer. Chosen candidate should be self-motivated, community oriented, able to work with limited supervision and have the highest level of integrity and good moral character.
The City of Holton is the county seat for Jackson County, KS. with a population of over 3,300 residents. The city and surrounding area are home to 3 casinos, Holton’s Prairie Lake and Banner Creek Reservoir, offering plenty of opportunities and activities. Holton is a bustling city on the US Highway 75 corridor about 25 minutes from Topeka.
Qualifications for this position:
- Must be 21 years of age and be a U.S. Citizen
- Possess a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license
- Be able to pass a background check, drug screen and psychological exam
- No Giglio/Brady issues
- No domestic violence related convictions
- No felony or disqualifying misdemeanor convictions
KLETC certified or eligible for reciprocity preferred but not required for the right candidate.
Residency requirement: Must be willing to live or move within 30 minutes of the city of Holton.
For officers living within the city’s electric grid, roughly a 3-mile radius around the city, a take home car is available.
Benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance, Aflac supplemental
insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays (designated by the city commission annually), 1 paid discretionary day, birthday, KPERS retirement. Free use of the city pool for employee’s immediate family members, and free use of the city lake camping facilities.
Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Submit application and resume to the Holton Police Department 301 W 4 th ST Holton, KS.
66436 or email Chief Frederick at sfrederick@holtonkansas.org. Applications available online at www.holtonkansas.org or can be picked up at Holton City Hall, 430 Pennsylvania Ave. Holton, KS. 66436
Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE
