Law Enforcement Officer (999) – 197940

Location: Shawnee County / Topeka

Position Summary: Patrol/Enforcement: Monitor employees, visitors and bystanders to the Kansas Capitol Complex, Cedar Crest, and other State properties in Shawnee County, to ensure safety and security, employees, and citizens. Conduct security screening checks by use of x-ray and metal detecting equipment, while performing duties of a police officer, including the enforcement of statutes and rules and regs of the State of KS. Conduct foot patrols, provide directions to visitors, respond to calls for service, assist disabled persons and provide emergency medical service. Utilize Agency computer programs and software; properly completes forms with required, ensuring proper use of Agency radio. Provides security during special assignments; security to state agencies when requested and approved by the supervisor. Upholds the United States and KS Constitutions, Bill of Rights, KS Statutes Annotated, city ordinances, departmental rules and regulations and general principals of police work, at all times. Multitasks during emergency/high stress situations. Renders first aid and assistance to citizens when necessary. Provides protection and safety while monitoring security cameras when assigned to specific locations.

Public Contact: Establishes and maintains professional contact with government officials, legislators, dignitaries, state employees, visitors, and all other citizens, to uphold the image and reputation of the Kansas Highway Patrol. Utilizes good communication skills with members of the community, maintain control of every situation. Builds good working relations with other law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License and Certified Law Enforcement Officer credentials in good standing with CPOST

Minimum Qualifications: Certified law enforcement officer credentials in good standing with CPOST.

Preferred Qualifications: One year experience in the criminal justice field. Able to communicate and comprehend instructions; run, walk, kneel, stand for extended periods of time, sit for extended periods of time, climb stairs, get in and out of a vehicle, bend, squat, reach, push, pull, drive vehicle, grasp, key for typing and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.

Miscellaneous Information

Pre-employment Requirements: Persons applying for Positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation and fingerprints.


Apply Online:

  • You will need position number: 197940
For position specific questions please email Margo Matthews at Margo.Matthews@KS.GOV  or call 785-296-6811
To request a position description contact KHP.Career@ks.gov and reference Position ID: 197940

You may also find this job posting on the State of Kansas Careers website and search by position ID or job title.

Job Details

Job ID

197940

Status Info

Persons applying for Positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation and fingerprints. Must have Certified Law Enforcement credentials in good standing with CPOST

Salary

$23.31 / Hour
Shift work - Maximum 999 hours per year

To apply for this job please visit jobs.sok.ks.gov.