Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Section Commander (Lieutenant) and / or designated supervisor, the police officer performs duties in the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in Andover. The employee in this position must accept the responsibility to support and promote this organization’s mission and comply with its directives.  Patrol duties include enforcing traffic laws, investigating of crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance.  The employee will be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions.  This work involves an element of personal danger. The Police Officer shall be in a uniformed position and shall perform the duties of a Patrol Officer or School Resource Officer (SRO).  The employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job within acceptable standards after six months in this position.  Employee will be required to demonstrate competency and proficiency in this position within one-year of employment.

Starting Pay is $50,232 annually for no experience.

• Pay is determined based on prior experience. Experience credit is given for honorable military service and other relevant experience including but not limited to, detention centers, correctional facilities, and security positions when considering pay.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS :

During the Andover Police Department application process your background will be closely examined.  Review the following background ‘disqualifiers.’  If you think that any of these apply to you, or you have questions, please call the Special Services Commander at 733-5177, ext. 202 for clarification, or for more information email at  tgresham@andoverks.com  .

Applicants must satisfy all requirements as set forth in Kansas Statute 74-5605 (must be a Citizen of the United States, must be at least 21 years of age on the date of hire, must be the holder of a high school diploma or equivalent achievement, i.e. GED, is of good moral character and free of any physical or mental condition which might adversely affect the applicant’s performance as a police officer.)

Applicants must satisfy all requirements as set forth by the City of Andover.

If military service has been rendered your DD214 must reflect a separation code of Honorable, General or Other than Honorable condition discharge.

No convictions for any misdemeanor crimes involving morals, drugs, or weapon charges in the past three years.

Must not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of illegal or non-prescriptive steroids in the past two years.

Must not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of any felony-level drug or controlled substance, i.e. LSD, ecstasy, hashish, mushrooms, peyote, K2, etc. in the past three years.

Must not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of any felony-level drug or controlled substance, i.e. cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, opium, methamphetamine, etc. in the past five years.

No convictions or involvement of any misdemeanor crimes of violence, or use of physical force or threats, during the past five years.

Has not been convicted, does not have an expunged conviction, and has not been placed on diversion by any state or federal government for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice, when such misdemeanor crime of domestic violence was committed on or after May 22, 1997.

No convictions or involvement in misdemeanor property crimes within the past three years.

May not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years.  Serious traffic violations include but are not limited to DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, and eluding a police officer.

May not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on no more than three moving traffic violations or two at-fault accidents within the past year.

No convictions, diversions or expungements of any felony crime including juvenile offenses.

Must not be currently charged with or under indictment of any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations.

As an adult or juvenile may not have a conviction, diversion or expungement of a crime involving an act of dishonesty, including but not limited to theft, fraud, false police reports, etc.

If previous law enforcement experience has been rendered, must not have received discipline for a sustained violation of dishonesty to include but not limited to, lying, falsifying reports or documents, illegally obtaining narcotics, courtroom testimony / credibility.

Applicants with background under Brady / Giglio rulings will not be considered.

Applicants will be eliminated from the process if they have falsified, intentionally misrepresented, or have not been completely truthful or have not fully disclosed  ALL  information requested on a questionnaire, document, or application in any part of the pre-employment process.

This list is not inclusive.  An applicant may also be disqualified if the totality of their circumstance indicates that they would not be suitable candidate as a police officer.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.

By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements :

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and / or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Please find more information under the following links :

https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / WHD / legacy / files / fmlaen.pdf

https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023 -06 / 22- 088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / WHD / legacy / files / eppac.pdf

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