Police Officer

City Of Olathe
Olathe, Kansas United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 23, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

    Employment Type
    Full Time

    Job Summary

    As an elite member of Olathe's finest, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department in a metropolitan city where your law enforcement sills will help protect and serve nearly 154,000 citizens. With our department, you can go as far as your ambition and skills take you. We offer a wide variety of units to serve and there are plenty of opportunities for career advancement. We will provide you with the BEST TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT!!!! There has never been a better time to join!!!!

    This position is fully benefited to include 8 WEEKS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE. We also offer shift differential for evening shift ($1.00) and midnight shift ($1.50) along with a $3,000 annual language stipend for those who pass Spanish/Sign Language Translator criteria.

    Police Officer Starting Salary (no experience): $65,050

    Top out pay is $104,000 after 8 years of completed service

    Lateral Police Officer Starting Salary:

    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 Olathe Police Officers.

    Top out pay is $104,000 after 8 years of completed service.

    For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

    To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work. To keep peace and work with the community on mutual problems and concerns. Perform a wide variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the police department.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Enforce local and state law.
    • Investigate felony, misdemeanor and ordinance violations.
    • Investigate traffic accidents and enforce the traffic code.
    • Work with stakeholders to solve neighborhood problems.
    • Prevent crime and disorder.
    • Prepare reports and be able to credibly testify in court.
    • Perform duties and responsibilities as required.


    Experience: Entry level position, some related law enforcement experience preferred.

    Education:High School Diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of college preferred.

    Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license and Kansas Police Officer Certification.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Olathe
    • City of Olathe

    The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.

    It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.

    Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.

    If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.

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