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Job Description
The City of Lenexa police department is currently accepting applications for Police Officers and lateral transfers to join our team!
We are an agency with an excellent reputation that is identified as a nationwide leader in the law enforcement community. Our work culture emphasizes training and ability for all officers to work independently and solve problems. You will have access to stateoftheart equipment and technological resources and can work in a community that is exceptionally supportive of the police department.
We strongly believe in providing excellent opportunities for both professional and personal development for our employees in pursuit of their career goals.
Police Officer Experience and Education
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:
- U.S. Citizen
- 21 years of age by date of employment.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Valid drivers license with good driving record.
- Kansas residency not required
Desired qualifications: Prior law enforcement experience college courses in criminal justice and/or military experience.
Police Officer starting pay
Police Recruit (while attending 16week Police Academy) $60150
Police Officer (successful completion of the Academy) $63759
Master Police Officer salary range
- Topout rate of pay is $95870 annually after 10 years of completed service.
Lateral Police officer salary range
- Lateral transfer police officers can receive all or partial credit for their previous years of service. The pay rate will be established based on comparable wages with the Lenexa Police Officers of the same tenure. Depending on qualifications a lateral transfers range of pay is $63759 $95870.
The Lenexa Police Department accepts certified police officers from other cities counties and states through our lateral officer hire program. We define lateral officers as those who are currently certified as police officers in their jurisdiction. The certification must meet the training standards set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). If accepted and hired you will directly enter LPDs Field Training Program and can forego a Kansas Police Academy. If certified through another state may be required to attend a 2week reciprocity academy.
This position is also eligible to receive the following:
- $1300 annual $50.00 per pay period secondary language stipend for those who pass a City of Lenexa proctored oral speaking proficiency test.
- Shift differential Evening shift $.75 per hour and Night shift $1.00 per hour.
- Tuition reimbursement $3500 annual; $25000 total lifetime reimbursement
Hiring process & general information
Qualified applicants must be able to pass a written aptitude test oral board interview polygraph a physical fitness test an extensive background investigation preemployment drug screen and physical exams and a psychological evaluation.
- Please refer to the list of Automatic Disqualifiers and the LPD website for additional information about the police department hiring process.
Benefits
The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Lowcost premiums for medical dental and vision insurance
- Free or lowcost onsite medical clinic
- 4 employer retirement contribution with optional 2 match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year
- Paid sick leave and personal leave (bonus personal leave during first year)
- Six weeks of paid parental leave
- Citypaid shortterm and longterm disability plans
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4500 per year
- Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center
Working for the City of Lenexa is more than a job. You will be trained supported and valued. Youll make a difference in the community work alongside talented people have leadership support and work in a stable and positive work environment. We value worklife balance and will give you the resources to succeed in your position.
To apply Complete an online application as the first step in our hiring process. Individuals who successfully complete this online application will be contacted by email with further instructions and next steps in the hiring process.
As an equal opportunity employer the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly with consistency and respect while providing a positive challenging and rewarding work environment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
