The Burlington Police Department is accepting applications for two (2) Full-Time Police Officers. We’re looking for motivated, dedicated, energetic officers ready to build careers in a close-knit Kansas community.

Officers work 12-hour shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends.  Officers will get every other weekend off.  Officer will have a take home car and can reside anywhere in Coffey County, Kansas. 

Salary

•   Entry-Level: $21.94 /hr. 

•   Lateral Entry: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

The City of Burlington provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

•   Paid Vacation after 1 year

•   Paid Sick Leave

•   Paid Accident Leave

•   8 Paid Holidays

•   1 Paid Discretionary Day

•   Health & Dental Insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)

•   KPERS Retirement Program

•   KPERS Life

•   Optional coverages (life, cancer, injury, etc.)

•   Deferred Compensation Plans (Empower)

Minimum Qualifications

•   US Citizen

•   Education: High school diploma or GED

•   Valid driver’s license

•   21 years of age or older

•   Ability to pass a criminal background check

•   Ability to pass a CVSA (Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer)

•   Ability to communicate proficiently

•   Ability to pass a drug screen

•   Basic computer skills for transmitting data to police, fire, EMS, and other entities

•   Ability to meet environmental and physical demands of the position

Automatic Disqualifiers

Criminal History

•   No convictions, diversions, expungements, or involvement of any felony        crime.

•   Misdemeanors: Violent crimes and sexual misconduct.

•   Domestic Violence: Any conviction

•   Drug & Substance Abuse

•   Sale/Distribution: Any involvement in sale or manufacturing of illegal drugs

•   Recent Use: Recent use of illegal substances

•   Giglio/Brady impairments

Applications are available at:

Burlington Police Department 616 S 3rd street, Burlington Ks, 66839 
mroney@burlingtonkansas.gov   (620) 364-8757

Burlington City Hall  1013 N 4th Street, Burlington KS, 66839 
cityhall5334@gmail.com  (620) 364-5443

Please include a RESUME with your application.

Open till filled

The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have questions, you can email Chief Michael L. Roney at: mroney@burlingtonkansas.gov
Or call:  620-364-8757