Lateral Transfer Police Officer Recruit

City of Wichita KS
US - Kansas - Wichita
December 3, 2024

Salary: See Position Description

Location : City of Wichita, KS

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: LATERAL POL RECRUIT

Department: Police

Division: POLICE Operations

Opening Date: 08/15/2023

Bargaining Unit: 4000

Distinguishing Features of Work

The Wichita Police Department is looking for experienced and qualified law enforcement officers to apply for a program focusing on applicants who would like to laterally transfer to the Wichita Police Department. This is general police work in the protection of life and/or property through enforcement of laws. Work performed involves an element of personal danger. Employees work under general supervision following a period of field training and may be assigned to work on patrol, at headquarters, on special assignments, or as plainclothes investigators. Employees are accountable to and evaluated by field commanders who review work methods and results through observation, reports, inspection, and discussion.

2 - 4 years: Begin at step B
5 - 7 years: Begin at step D
8 - 10 years: Begin at step F10 + years: Begin at step G

2023 Pay Scale (Recruit and Police Officer):
Recruit A B C D E F G
$27. 60 $29. 75 $30. 50 $31. 26 $32. 03 $32. 84 $33. 66 $34. 50

Examples of Work Performed

Patrols areas of the city on foot, horseback, or in a vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and correct traffic hazards.
Answers calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving emergency, disorder, and crime.
Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, takes statements and tends to proper disposition of the information or directs them to proper authorities.
Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence and locates witnesses.
Makes arrests and/or takes prisoners to jail.
Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.
Conducts specialized investigations and raids.
Conducts police-related community awareness and public relations work.
May administer basic first aid.
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as need.

Requirements of Work

Successful completion of a Police Academy Program for Lateral Transfer Officers.
Working knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings.
Some knowledge of first-aid methods.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; to record details about names, faces, and incidents quickly, clearly, and accurately.
Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in a court of law or impaired from swearing to an affidavit.
Ability to distinguish colors accurately.
Visual acuity that meets established medical standards.
Hearing ability that meets established medical standards.
Ability to accurately and effectively discharge a rifle, shotgun, and handgun with both left and right hands.
Ability to subdue a violent and/or uncooperative person by methods requiring physical force.
Ability to drag or carry an average adult person, about 160 pounds, a distance of fifteen to twenty feet, away from danger.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
Ability to operate an automobile.
Ability to wear body armor while on duty.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Applicants must have at least 2 years of law enforcement experience. The years of experience are counted after academy graduation and field training from the applicant's prior employment.
Applicants must currently be a full time "Police Officer" or "Law Enforcement Officer" who holds an "active law enforcement certificate" issued by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer's Standards and Training as defined by Kansas State Statute 74-5602 and subsections.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
Lateral Transfer applicants will be required to successfully complete the WPD Applicant Process:
Initial on-line application and Aptitude Test
Personal information packet
Physical agility Test
Background questionnaire
First contact interview
Oral board
Polygraph
Command staff interview
Background check and fingering printing
Physical medical examination
Psychological examination

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day. " An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6. LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximu.

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