Police Officer

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

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

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

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This Police Officer role at olatheks is based in Police Headquarters. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Police Officer role at olatheks full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Police Officer role in the City Of Olathe department at olatheks.
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