Police Officer, Colby Police Department

Police Officer, Colby Police Department Police Officer, Colby Police Department 04/17/2026 6:42 AM The Colby Police Department is currently seeking applications for the position of Police Officer I or II. We are a growing community in Northwest Kansas along I70 and are looking for motivated individuals who want to serve the community. We are a 24 hour agency with at least two officers on per shift. Duties would include patrol, response to calls for service, and criminal investigations. Applicants must be a US Citizen, twenty-one (21) years of age, and meet the Department standards in the following categories: background investigation, written testing, interviews, psychological test, drug screening and physical agility testing. Other requirements include a valid Kansas Driver's license, high school diploma or equivalent and residency requirements. The City of Colby is an equal opportunity employer and provides employees with city paid single plan health insurance and optional family health insurance, life insurance packages, sick leave, vacation, KPERS retirement benefits, short-term disability, fitness center and gym reimbursement, overtime provisions, uniforms, equipment and training. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and there is potential for high yearly merit increases. Uncertified/recruit officers starting at $21/hr. Police officers work rotating 12-hour shifts, to include nights and weekends. Officers do have every other three-day weekend off. Applications are available through the City of Colby website https://cityofcolby.com/292/Apply-for-a-Job or from the Colby Police Department, 275 N. Court, Colby

KS 67701.

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Phone:

785-460-4460). EOE Applications accepted until position filled.