Overview

POLICE OFFICERCity of Salina, KansasPolice DepartmentApply Directly with the City of SalinaApply: (link removed)The role of a Police Officer is an active, front-line position dedicated to engaging with the community, patrolling streets, & upholding justice & safety daily. Officers are tasked with conducting investigations, upholding laws, & are key to protecting the wellbeing of all residents & guests. This role requires keen judgment & strong integrity, offering an opportunity to be integral to our citys security.Career Advancement: Police Corporal, Police Sergeant, Police LieutenantOn-the-Job Training: The City of Salinas new Police Officer will attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) which offers a comprehensive basic training program designed to equip new recruits with the foundational knowledge & skills essential for law enforcement duties. This program covers critical areas such as ethics, defensive tactics, firearms handling, emergency driving, & law enforcement operations, along with a substantial focus on community engagement & crisis management.Incorporating KLETCs structured training, new officers in Salina are not only guided by highly experienced colleagues in real-world situations but also benefit from rigorous foundational learning. This training emphasizes handling investigations, conducting patrols, & ensuring compliance with public safety regulations, setting a strong base for a successful & enduring career. This environment fosters the refinement of judgment & enhancement of operational efficiency. Supported by experienced mentors & comprehensive foundational training, officers are well-prepared for substantial career growth within the Salina community.Duties: Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or engages in foot patrol in an assigned area to prevent & discover the commission of crime & to enforce criminal & traffic laws & regulations. Performs initial & follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults & juveniles; serves in stakeouts & surveillance; responds to radio & telephone dispatches & appears at scenes of disorder or crime. Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public peace & maintain order; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious. Uses basic negotiation & crisis intervention skills for handling hostage situations or high-risk warrant executions. Uses forensic tools & methods to support the investigation of crime scenes beyond basic interrogations. Employs reasonable & necessary force to subdue resisting individuals and/or accomplish a lawful police objective; effects arrests; transports prisoners; impounds & tags evidence; issues citations; gives warnings; serves warrants & subpoenas. Uses crime analysis tools to predict, report, & develop strategies to reduce criminal activity in assigned areas. Applies digital analysis skills for investigating technology-related crimes. Utilizes proficiency with body-worn cameras & other recording systems for evidence collection & officer accountability. Uses mobile data terminals & real-time crime center resources. Operates a computer information terminal; may perform service desk duties; handles animal problems. Assists fire department & ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; provides first aid, CPR & other emergency medical assistance; provides general assistance to the public; assists in hazardous material incidents. Notes & reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; directs traffic; issues citations for parking & moving violations; escorts parades & processions; gives directions & information. Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages & entertainment; inspects to assure property protection. Prepares reports of own activities & investigative & operational reports; prepares detailed reports of offenses, accidents, damages to property, arrests & seized property. Appears, testifies & provides credible testimony in municipal, d