The City of Ellis, Kansas is accepting applications for a Full Time Entry Level Police Officer or a Lateral Transfer Police Officer. Minimum requirements are U.S. citizen, High School diploma or GED, 21 years of age, valid driver’s license, no felony, serious misdemeanor or domestic violence convictions. Starting pay for Police Officers is $15.90 an hour. Lateral transfers will receive $17.22 an hour after they complete field training. KLETC certification is required for lateral transfers.  A background check will be conducted on each applicant. Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen, written test, oral interview, and physical and mental health evaluations. Applicant will provide a current driving history and current credit report. Officers employed with the Ellis Police Department are required to live within the Ellis school district USD 388.  The City of Ellis is an equal opportunity employer offering a highly competitive benefit package including paid family health insurance. To apply, go to the city of Ellis Kansas web page click the job opportunities link and fill out the application. Send the application either by mail to the Ellis Police Department 815 Jefferson St. Ellis, Kansas 67637 or by email to Chief Taft Yates ellispd@eaglecom.net. You may also contact the Ellis Police Department by phone at (785)726-4462 or the Ellis City Clerk by phone at (785)726-4812 for an application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.