Police Officer

Summary

Police OfficerAre you looking for an exciting, rewarding and challenging career? Do you want to serve your community? Law enforcement experience is not a requirement for a new recruit! The Dodge City Police Department is looking for committed talent to join our team. Applications are currently being accepted for Police Officer with the City of Dodge City Police Department. A $5,000 hiring bonus will be paid to new recruits provided they agree to and sign a contract which states the employee agrees to remain an employee of the Police Department in good standing for a term of two years. This hiring bonus will be paid in full to the employee upon the first paycheck after the employment starts. Under general supervision, police officers patrol an assigned beat and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Applications will be used to fill current vacancies and to form an eligibility list for future reference. Recruit officer's starting salary is $55,692.00 annually. Yearly pay increases with 14-year step plan. Lateral entry available based on experience. No experience is necessary. We will train qualified recruits! Qualifications and requirements: High School diploma or GED, U.S. Citizenship, 21 years of age, no felony convictions or domestic violence history or convictions, valid driver's license and good driving record.Benefits include:Family/Single Health & Dental Insurance - 3 plan optionsPaid Life Insurance Premiums - $30,000KP&F Retirement PlanDeferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)Paid Vacation - 6.78 hours earned per pay periodPaid Holidays - 10 floating holidaysRecruitment BonusRetention BonusEmployee Assistance ProgramBilingual Pay Differential up to 10% of Base SalaryEducation Incentive PayFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesHealth Savings Account (for high deductible health plans only)Payroll deductions available for employee paid memberships to Mariah Hills Golf CourseMembership Discounts at Anytime Fitness, Tropical Island Tan & Fitness, Dodge City Family YMCA, and Flex Fitness

Job Description

Police OfficerAre you looking for an exciting, rewarding and challenging career? Do you want to serve your community? Law enforcement experience is not a requirement for a new recruit! The Dodge City Police Department is looking for committed talent to join our team. Applications are currently being accepted for Police Officer with the City of Dodge City Police Department. A $5,000 hiring bonus will be paid to new recruits provided they agree to and sign a contract which states the employee agrees to remain an employee of the Police Department in good standing for a term of two years. This hiring bonus will be paid in full to the employee upon the first paycheck after the employment starts. Under general supervision, police officers patrol an assigned beat and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Applications will be used to fill current vacancies and to form an eligibility list for future reference. Recruit officer's starting salary is $55,692.00 annually. Yearly pay increases with 14-year step plan. Lateral entry available based on experience. No experience is necessary. We will train qualified recruits! Qualifications and requirements: High School diploma or GED, U.S. Citizenship, 21 years of age, no felony convictions or domestic violence history or convictions, valid driver's license and good driving record.Benefits include:Family/Single Health & Dental Insurance - 3 plan optionsPaid Life Insurance Premiums - $30,000KP&F Retirement PlanDeferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)Paid Vacation - 6.78 hours earned per pay periodPaid Holidays - 10 floating holidaysRecruitment BonusRetention BonusEmployee Assistance ProgramBilingual Pay Differential up to 10% of Base SalaryEducation Incentive PayFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesHealth Savings Account (for high deductible health plans only)Payroll deductions available for employee paid memberships to Mariah Hills Golf CourseMembership Discounts at Anytime Fitness, Tropical Island Tan & Fitness, Dodge City Family YMCA, and Flex Fitness