Police Officer - Lateral Transfer
Police Officer - Lateral Transfer
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$ 62254 - 88420
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Job Description
The City of Topeka is seeking current Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) for the Topeka Police Lateral Academy. Enjoy big city career opportunities with a small town feel in a community that supports its Police Department.
Current LEOs are eligible for entry pay rates that recognize up to 12 years of previous Law Enforcement experience (up to $42.51/hour! and enjoy an accelerated hiring process and shortened Academy and FTO training.
The Topeka Police Department offers excellent opportunities for training and career advancements.
Interested candidates must schedule complete and pass the written test and the Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT) to be eligible for consideration.
To register for an upcoming test date please click Start Your Application on the City of Topekas careers site at to expect in the recruitment process:
- Register for and complete the Written Test and Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT)
- Background Investigation
- Interview Process (Initial Staff and Civil Service Interviews)
- Exam Process (Polygraph Psychological and Medical Exams)
- Final Offer
Annual entry rate of pay: $62254.40 to $88420.80
Click here to view a full position description
Questions Contact our Recruiting Team! Call Sgt. J. Joyce ator email .
Benefits & Incentives
- Starting pay of $29.93 per hour / $62254.40 per year in 2025
- Approximately $1 per hour increase per year (for 15 years) up to $47.16 per hour / $98092 per year in 2025
- Shift differential Pay $1 per hour for shifts starting after noon)
- Premium pay for detectives (base salary up to $105392 per year) and sergeants (base salary up to $110010 per year)
- Attend paid Police Academy in Topeka
- Lateral Transfer Program: starting pay up to $42.51 per hour / $88420 per year in 2025 accelerated hiring process shortened police academy and FTO phase (upon approval of the Chief)
- Receive GI bill benefits throughout the academy and FTO phase
- Department issues all required gear
- Granted 24 core Criminal Justice credits at Washburn University for academy completion
- 10Hour workdays for patrol officers and academy
- Monthly Education Bonus (Associates Degree: $25 Bachelors Degree: $100 Masters Degree: $125
- 11 paid holidays per year (doubletime pay in addition if working)
- Minimum 4.5 hours of compensatory time or 3 hours overtime pay for offduty court appearances
- Physical incentive pay (up to $90/quarter) with Onsite Gym Workout on Duty
- Compensation for certified bilingual officers (up to $2500 per year)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1000 per year
- Employee Assistance Program. Ride Share Reimbursements
- Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance with Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Top notch training and access to our Regional Training Center
- $2 per hour incentive for field training officers and supervisors
- Personal Leave 2 days awarded annually) Perfect Attendance Leave 1 day per quarter) Funeral Leave 3 days per use) Vacation Leave 96 hours per year increases with years of service) Sick Leave 96 hours per year)
- Promotion and specialty unit selection points for military service and formal education
- Medical expense reimbursement (up to $1300
- Contractual agreement between the city of Topeka and FOP lodge #3
- Specialty Units and Assignments Include K9 Unit Response Team CSI Detectives Unit Narcotics Officers Behavioral Health Unit Motorcycle Unit School Resource Officers Youth Education OFC ATV Unit Community Police Crisis Negotiator Security Preservation Team (SPT) FBI ATF & U.S. Marshals Task Force Accident Reconstruction Accident Investigation Unit Defensive Tactics Instructor Firearms Instructor Honor Guard Pipe and Drum Corps EVOC Instructor Polygraph Examiner Training Unit and UAV Unit
- Retirement is under Kansas Police & Fire. Full retirement is available at 25 years of service & 50 years of age. For more information click here: KP&F Retirement Services
- Click here to see other benefits offered: Other Benefits Available
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
