Patrol Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation :

Hourly Rate Starting at $22.98

• Hourly rate may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Benefits :

Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)

Sick & Personal leave

Work-Life Balance programs : military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave

On-duty workout time with on-site workout facility

YMCA membership allowance, good at any Greater-Wichita YMCA location ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)

KP&F Retirement with DROP eligibility

Optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan

EMPAC Employee Assistance Program

Visit the Benefits and Compensation page for more information.

Join Our Team

The El Dorado Police Department is a highly progressive and professional agency providing dedicated service to the citizens of El Dorado since 1917.  Our motto "Community Safety, Partners in Service" states the essential purpose of the El Dorado Police Department.  We protect the rights of all persons within our jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace.  We have an authorized force of 26 sworn officers and we want you to join our team.

Position Summary : Serves as a liaison officer to the community assuring for the best public relations for the City and that all laws and regulations are followed.

Patrol Related Activities

Meets with previous shift members when reporting to duty and receives updated information and assignments assuring for professionalism.

Patrols assigned areas and monitors activities within the assigned beat maintaining an awareness of potential problems and suspicious activity.

Conducts traffic and parking enforcement.

Calls

Responds appropriately and notifies dispatcher of arrival on scene.  Takes appropriate enforcement or control action as required assuring that department procedures are followed and assuring for the safety of civilians and responding officers.

Completes investigation, makes determination regarding enforcement action required, processes the scene and completes reports and documentation as required assuring for timeliness and accuracy.

Conducts and completes any required follow up activities including collection of evidence and interviewing of witnesses / suspects assuring proper procedures are followed.

Provides back-up coverage to responding officer when incidents are dispatched.

Community Policing

Establishes and maintains communication by the frequent use of personal contact with the community.

Represents the department in continual interaction with various other social service agencies to combine all resources assuring for the best community service.

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Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Valid Kansas Driver’s License

Ability to obtain State of Kansas patrol officer certification through Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

Within 6 months of hire, must live within 30 minutes of corporate city limits

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified and are asked not to attend the scheduled testing date :

​​​​​​ For more information check out our El Dorado Police Department career page

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.

Welcome to the City of El Dorado Career Portal

E-Mail Confirmation : After your application has been received by the City of El Dorado, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 316-321-9100 to verify your application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 316-321-9100 or e-mail hr@eldoks.com.

The City of El Dorado conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment.

If you are relocating to El Dorado, find out more about our community.

By submitting your application for any position with the City of El Dorado, you understand and agree to the attached statements.

If you require assistance to apply, please contact Human Resources at (316) 321-9100, or email hr@eldoks.com.

For more information about working for the City of El Dorado please visit Human Resources.

The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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