Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Criminal Investigations

• Conduct skilled investigations into crimes against persons and property.

• Review police reports conduct follow-ups and analyze crime-trend data.

• Interview and interrogate complainants witnesses and suspects; obtain written or recorded statements.

• Apprehend suspects and make lawful arrests.

• Process crime scenes; secure classify and manage evidence; prepare and submit crime lab requests.

• Review cases for prosecution prepare detailed investigative reports consult with prosecutors and testify in court.

• Maintain communication with police personnel and provide assistance during emergencies.

Evidence Custodian Duties

• Maintain control and accountability of departmental evidence using evidence management software and barcoding systems.

• Ensure proper handling packaging and chain-of-custody for all evidence including items requiring special procedures.

• Advise staff on proper evidence collection and preservation.

• Dispose of property according to established procedures once cases are adjudicated.

Community Policing & Outreach

• Maintain strong community engagement through regular personal contact.

• Represent the department in interactions with social service agencies and community partners.

• Work collaboratively with groups and individuals to address public safety concerns and problem-solve.

• Review intelligence and statistical reports to identify and address community issues.

• Demonstrate proficiency in all levels of patrol duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare various reports including investigative reports field interrogations DUI reports impound forms and more.

• Coordinate and supervise the training and development of subordinate officers.

• Collaborate with other city departments and law enforcement agencies.

• Maintain availability by radio or telephone for emergencies.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

1. 21 years of age or older before hire date.
2. Citizen of the United States.
3. If military service has been rendered discharge must be honorable or equivalent.
4. If previous law enforcement certificate must not be revoked by the State of Kansas or any other state.
5. Has not been convicted and does not have an expunged conviction for a crime which is a felony or felony level equivalent under the uniform code of military justice.
6. Has not been placed on diversion on or after July 1 1995 by any state of the federal governmentfor a crime which is a felony or its equivalentunder the uniform code of military justice.
7. No convictions of DUI/DWI or other serious driving violation in the past 5 years.
8. No more than 1 DUI/DWI or other serious driving violation convictions (no time limit).
9. No more than 3 moving violations and at fault accidents withing the past 3 years.
10. Has a high school diploma or furnishes evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement.
11. Is free of any physical or mental conditions which might adversely affect the applicants performance as a patrol officer.
12. No convictions of morals drugs or weapons charges which include but are not limited to the following:Prostitution Promoting prostitution Indecent exposure Sale of marijuana narcotics or non-narcotic drugs Incest Commercial gambling.
13. No marijuana use or possession within the past 2 years.
14. No illegal use or possession of narcotics or non-narcotic drugs within the past 10 years.
15. No convictions of misdemeanor crimes of violence/use of physical force withing the past 3 years.
16. No more than 1 conviction for misdemeanor crimes of violence/use of physical force (no time limit).
17. Has not been convicted does not have an expunged conviction or has not been placed on diversion by any governmental entity for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice. For the purposes of this section a crime of domestic violence means a crime where an element of the crime is the user of or attempted use of physical force against another person who is a spouse ex-spouse a person with whom one shares a child in common a person with whom one has cohabitated ones parents ones child ones stepchild ones foster child or any child for whom one was the legal guardian.
18. A single conviction of any crime involving an element of deceit untruthfulness or dishonesty.
19. Any illegal distribution or sale of drugs whether or not charged arrested or convicted.
20. Any commission of felony crimes. Any information that could result in criminal charges will be forwarded to the proper jurisdiction.
21. No previously undisclosed crimes involving morals charges which include but are not limited to the crimes outlined in 12 above.
22. Must possess a valid drivers license at the time of employment. Must obtain a valid Kansas Drivers License within 30 days of employment.

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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