What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Recruit position at City of Shawnee, KS?
Job Details
Description
The Shawnee Police Department is currently hiring multiple candidates, including non-certified Police Officers! The general purpose of the Police Officer position is to affirmatively promote a feeling of community safety and security through the safe, efficient, effective and lawful performance of law enforcement duties and functions. NEW starting salary begins at $64,114 per year with no experience. Police Officers receive annual step increases plus merit increases, earning an annual salary up to $104,250 after year 8.
If you are a certified/lateral officer, please apply through Police Officer - Lateral job posting
Daily routines require taking calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating crimes and complaints, citing and arresting law violators, preparing and following up on reports and cases, protecting persons and property, and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service, the police officer is expected to use unassigned work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
Minimum Qualifications
For information on automatic exclusions, visit the Police Department website here.
Application Instructions
Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.
Application Process And Timeline
Below is the tentative timeline and schedule for the October 2026 JCRPA hiring process. These dates are subject to change. All candidates will participate in all of the process components. Laterals are encouraged to apply at any time through the Police Officer - Lateral job posting, and will move through the steps without consideration for the academy. If you have questions regarding the hiring process components or the timeline, please reach out to the Shawnee Recruitment Team at joinspd@cityofshawnee.org or 913-742-6600.
April 21st, 2026 Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of May 11th Polygraphs
Week of May 25th Interviews with Police Chief
Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of June 8th Job Fit Assessments
Polygraphs (group 2)
Week of June 22nd Interviews with Police Chief (group 2)
Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of July 6th Job Fit Assessments (group 2)
Polygraphs (group 3)
Week of July 20th Interviews with Police Chief (group 3)
Week of August 3rd Job Fit Assessments
Additional steps include: background investigation, post-offer physical examination, post-offer drug screen
July - September 2026 Tentative Start Date(s)
October 5, 2026 JCRPA Begins
Additional Statements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.
The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.
Description
The Shawnee Police Department is currently hiring multiple candidates, including non-certified Police Officers! The general purpose of the Police Officer position is to affirmatively promote a feeling of community safety and security through the safe, efficient, effective and lawful performance of law enforcement duties and functions. NEW starting salary begins at $64,114 per year with no experience. Police Officers receive annual step increases plus merit increases, earning an annual salary up to $104,250 after year 8.
If you are a certified/lateral officer, please apply through Police Officer - Lateral job posting
Daily routines require taking calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating crimes and complaints, citing and arresting law violators, preparing and following up on reports and cases, protecting persons and property, and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service, the police officer is expected to use unassigned work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or the equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
For information on automatic exclusions, visit the Police Department website here.
Application Instructions
Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.
- Include all past and current employers.
- Include all education from high school through highest level of education with start and end dates.
- List three character references that you have known for at least three years, are not related to you and are not listed as a supervisor in the Employment History section.
- Please Note: Most correspondence will be done electronically.
Application Process And Timeline
Below is the tentative timeline and schedule for the October 2026 JCRPA hiring process. These dates are subject to change. All candidates will participate in all of the process components. Laterals are encouraged to apply at any time through the Police Officer - Lateral job posting, and will move through the steps without consideration for the academy. If you have questions regarding the hiring process components or the timeline, please reach out to the Shawnee Recruitment Team at joinspd@cityofshawnee.org or 913-742-6600.
April 21st, 2026 Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of May 11th Polygraphs
Week of May 25th Interviews with Police Chief
Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of June 8th Job Fit Assessments
Polygraphs (group 2)
Week of June 22nd Interviews with Police Chief (group 2)
Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of July 6th Job Fit Assessments (group 2)
Polygraphs (group 3)
Week of July 20th Interviews with Police Chief (group 3)
Week of August 3rd Job Fit Assessments
Additional steps include: background investigation, post-offer physical examination, post-offer drug screen
July - September 2026 Tentative Start Date(s)
October 5, 2026 JCRPA Begins
Additional Statements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.
The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.
Salary : $64,114 - $104,250