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Criminal Investigator, Basehor Police Department

01/06/2026 7:28 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Hiring range: $67,104/yr. to $75,000/yr.  

The City of Basehor, Kansas is currently recruiting Certified Law Enforcement  Officers to serve as a Criminal Investigator in the Police Department’s Detective Bureau.  

Basehor is a growing city in the southeast corner of Leavenworth County and  is uniquely positioned with great accessibility to the Greater Kansas City  Metro Area. The City of Basehor is positioned for fast growth from numerous  proposed development projects.  

The department has an authorized strength of 16 full-time officers and is  seeking an experienced police officer who possesses the knowledge, skills  and abilities to conduct complex investigations of felony and serious  misdemeanor crimes to serve in our Detective Bureau. 

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must possess a minimum  of an Associate’s Degree, have 5 years full-time law enforcement  experience, and possess advanced working knowledge of investigative  practices and techniques including interviewing and interrogation practices;  the identification, collection and processing of evidence; and the laws and  practices governing custody, searches and seizures of persons and property. 

The City of Basehor offers a full array of generous benefits including: • Full Salary Range: Detective – $32.26 to $46.78 per hour  • Hiring range (DOQ): $32.26 to $36.06 per hour 

  • Group health insurance coverage with low employee contributions for  family coverage 
  • KP&F retirement 
  • 5.6 hours of PTO per pay period 
  • All equipment supplied at the time of hire 
  • 12 paid holidays, Holiday Worked Pay at double time and a half  • Overtime after 40 physical work hours 
  • No residency requirement  

Selection process may include a skills assessment, an interview panel, and a  full background investigation to include a medical and psychological  examination, drug screen, and polygraph. 

Qualified applicants interested in this exciting opportunity should apply  immediately by submitting a letter of interest, résumé, and completed City 

of Basehor employment application to Basehor Police Department, 14610  Parallel Road Basehor, Kansas 66007. 

Applications can be obtained by downloading the application form from the  City’s website at www.cityofbasehor.org, or request an application via email  at policeclerk@basehorpolice.org. EOE.
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