THE CITY OF HAYS IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER. APPLICANTS MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE WITH NO FELONY CONVICTIONS, HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S   LICENSE, AND POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED. KLETC CERTIFICATION, A TECHNICAL DEGREE OR SOME COLLEGE CREDIT PREFERRED. THE SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES A WRITTEN TEST, PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST, ORAL INTERVIEW BOARD, POLYGRAPH, AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. EMPLOYMENT OFFERS CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION, PHYSICAL EXAM, AND DRUG TEST. RESIDENCY WITHIN A 3-MILE RADIUS OF THE CITY REQUIRED. FULL PAY RANGE FOR HAYS POLICE OFFICER $16.83 – $27.43. PLACEMENT WITHIN THE RANGE DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE. EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING PAID FAMILY HEALTH INSURANCE, KP&F, AND PAID-TIME-OFF. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON-LINE      AT www.haysusa.com OR IN CITY HALL, 1507 MAIN ST,

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  jsterling@haysusa.com. EOE

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA.  Protecting the life and property of the citizens of Hays by performing patrol duties and issuing traffic citations is the primary responsibility of this position.  Enforcing federal, state and local laws and ordinances and responding to all citizen calls is required.  This employee should possess excellent public relation and communication skills. This position is required to work shifts which may include days, nights, or a mixture of both as well as holidays and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                        

·         Performs patrol duties including patrol checks and traffic control;

·         Enforces federal, state and local laws and ordinances;

·         Responds to all calls for assistance as well as provides assistance to ambulance personnel and the Fire Department;

·         Investigates accident and crime scenes;

·         Prepares and completes reports and records;

·         Inspects law enforcement equipment;

·         Makes arrests and issues traffic citations;

·         Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects and gathers evidence;

·         Testifies in court as needed;

·         Serves warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents;

·         Performs bar checks and assists with Driving Under the Influence check lanes;

·         Assists other law enforcement agencies as needed;

·         Maintains qualifications for department-issued weapons.

·         Assists other departments as the need arises;

·         Completes minor maintenance to departmental vehicles;

·         Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

POLICE OFFICER

POSITION REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                  

Experience: Three to five years of similar or related experience is required. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required.  A technical or college degree is preferred.  This position requires certification of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of employment and a valid Kansas Driver’s License.  This employee must qualify with various firearms, expandable baton, taser and pepper spray and maintain forty hours of continuing education annually.

Technical Skills: This position requires a thorough knowledge of firearms, first aid, federal, state and local laws and ordinances and a working knowledge of mathematics and investigative techniques is required.  This employee must be able to efficiently write reports, operate radar equipment, computers, firearms, emergency vehicles, video and audio equipment, radios and other police equipment.  This position requires excellent public relation and oral and written communication skills and the ability to read and interpret maps, written and verbal instructions, reports and records.

Problem Solving: Problem solving is a critical factor in this position.  This employee is responsible for determining probable cause to make an arrest or initiate a search as well as making decisions relative to accident investigations, thefts, burglaries, domestic violence, vandalism, drug enforcement and driving under the influence.

Decision Making: This employee makes frequent decisions regarding use of force, proper procedures at a crime scene, making arrests and issuing citations requiring court appearances.  This employee is required to perform hazardous duties in the safest and most efficient manner and must be prepared and capable of making the decision to use deadly force.

 Supervision: This employee works independently with occasional supervision from the Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant and has no supervisory duties.

 Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation and accountability of departmental equipment, but does not participate in the annual budget process.

 Personal Relations: Daily interaction and communication with the public and City employees is expected.

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, human blood and body fluids, explosives and all types of weather conditions is expected.  There is a significant element of risk to personal safety.  Shift work is a requirement of this position.

Physical Requirements: This employee must have the ability to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time, to manipulate a trigger, safely handle and shoot loaded weapons and run, crawl, crouch and kneel.  Must know basic first aid and have the ability to pass and maintain all physical requirements and activities of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.  Determined Work Level: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and not greater than 10 pounds of force constantly = Level 3 Medium Work.  SSRT Determined Work Level: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and not greater than 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly = Level 4 Heavy Work.

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