Police Officer - Rehires Only (w/previous request made to dept.)

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. •This position is open for former, non-retired Wichita Commissioned Police Officers that wishes to be rehired•

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Fraternal Order of Police •Posting may come down at anytime•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. Successful completion of a Police Academy Program that meets the guidelines of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. 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. Must be a former, non-retired Wichita Commissioned Police Officers that wishes to be rehired. Must be at least 21 years of age and have successfully completed the Wichita Law Enforcement Training Center's courses. Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.

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