Police Department

Job Posting

DEPARTMENT: Police
JOB TITLE: Police Officer
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $34,902
Commissioned Officers eligible for a $2,000 new-hire bonus, restrictions apply.

In order to be considered for a Police Officer position all applicants must complete a Police Officer Employment Application, a Waiver of Liability and Release Form, a Pre Employment Drug Screen Consent Form and a Credit Information Release Form.

Police Application Form (pdf) | On-line Police Application

Applicants selected to participate in the Physical Ability Exam (.pdf)  will be notified via the email address provided on the employment application.  Applicants who do not have an email address must note a daytime phone number.  The City of Shawnee utilizes the Johnson County Community College Police Academy Training Center for the Physical Agility Test.

An employee of this classification performs duties related to public safety through enforcement of laws and ordinances, public education and hazard correction.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Automatic exclusions include more than three (3) no contest/convictions of moving violations in the last one (1) year period, a no contest/conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol within a one (1) year period from application date, and/or a no contest/conviction of driving under the influence of a controlled substance within a one (1) year period.
• Successful completion of physical ability test, background investigation including a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, post-offer employment physical and post-offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of oral interview by Staff and Police Chief.
• Kansas residency not required.

Compensation / Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, Section 125 medical and dependent care accounts, educational assistance and paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• Outstanding retirement plans, including KP&F, City supplemental plan and deferred compensation.
• Competitive pay; annual performance increases up to 5%.

If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information is needed, contact the City’s Human Resources Department, Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas, 66203, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.An Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F

City of Shawnee, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 631-2500 Fax (913) 631-7351 E-Mail