What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Anthony Police Department?
Overview
The Anthony Police Department has a future opening for December 1st, 2026, for a full-time police officer position and is offering a $1,500 sign on bonus. A new hire will receive $500 dollars when hired and $1,000 after 90 days.
Our department seeks a professional, motivated person with strong moral character, who has an interest in protecting and serving the residents of a small farming community which takes great pride in its small-town feel. Applicants should possess a community-oriented, policing mindset and desire, with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Our department is authorized to staff 5 sworn positions including the Chief of Police. Our officers work rotating 12-hour shifts that allow a 3-day weekend off every two weeks. Like most police positions, applicants will be required to work some weekends, holidays, day shift, night shift, and other varying special assignments depending on need.
We offer an excellent employee benefits package including fully paid single or family health/dental insurance, KPERS retirement, and first year employees accrue 12 hours of paid time off each month of employment. The department will pay for your attendance at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, and upon completion you will receive the opportunity for advanced training as you progress in your career. Most importantly, working at a small-town police department affords you the opportunity to investigate a case from the first dispatch to the jury trial. You will get the opportunity to respond to a wide variety of calls for service, investigate felony cases ranging from drug distribution to sex offenses, write and execute search warrants, and do this all while making strong connections with your community along the way.
Starting salary is a minimum of $23.09
Minimum qualifications include a high school or GED diploma, 21-years of age at time of appointment, a valid Kansas driver’s license, no criminal record, pass an extensive background check, written aptitude test, interview board, drug screen, and psychological testing.
Call 620-842-5123 with any questions or to request an application. Please submit your application and resume to: Anthony Police Department, 202 S. Bluff Avenue, Anthony, KS 67003 or email to: nhouston@anthonykansas.org.
The City of Anthony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Open until filled.
Pay: From $23.09 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23