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Police Officer
Overland Park, Kansas

SALARY
Starting salary: $39,672
Salary Range: $39,672- $66,288

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
We will be accepting applications on a continuous basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide law enforcement and public safety services to the community to include enforcement
of criminal statues and ordinances, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, patrol activity,
accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support and
non-criminal public safety services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- be at least 21 years of age
- possess a High School diploma or GED
- possess a valid driver's license

SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- psychological test

HOW TO APPLY
Contact the Overland Park Police Personnel Unit via US mail at 12400 Foster,
Overland Park, KS. 66213 or call 888-547-5951 (toll free) or e-mail to:
pdjobs@opkansas.org

OTHER INFORMATION
.Consideration given for those applicants with experience
.Uniforms and Equipment furnished
.Health Coverage for employees and additional coverage for dependents
.Life Insurance at 5 times officer's annual salary
.Dental Coverage for employee and additional coverage for dependents
.Long Term Disability
.Vacation Leave of 10 days per year
.Personal Days of 3 per year and 8 Holidays per year
.Tuition Reimbursement Plan
.Employee Assistance Plan
.A Non-Contributory Retirement Plan; 100% vested after 10 years


CONTACT INFORMATION
Detective Casey Shearer
Overland Park Police Department
12400 Foster Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: 913-327-6919
Fax: 913-890-1919
Email: Casey.Shearer@opkansas.org
Web Site: www.opkansas.org