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<p> </p><div><div><div><h2>Job description</h2><div><div><div><div><p>The Valley Center Police Department is soliciting highly motivated individuals for the full time position of Police Officer. Those selected to fill open positions will be enforcing local, state, and federal laws, as well as investigating crimes, enforcing traffic regulations, investigating traffic collisions, and assisting the public. State certified officers are preferred, but full training will be provided. Included is a generous benefits package including health insurance, KP&F, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time. Qualified applicants must have above average written and verbal skills. The Valley Center Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).</p><p>Requirements: Applicants must be 21 years of age at the time of application, and have a high school diploma or equivalent, college preferred, with a clean criminal record, and vision correctable to 20/20. Applicant must pass a written test, background investigation, oral interview, and additional conditional job testing. Work schedule requires weekend, holiday, rotating shift work, overtime, and court appearances.</p><p>Certified law enforcement applicants must not have any Brady/Giglio material in background to be eligible for hiring.</p><p>Salary range: $20.35-$22.61 Non-Certified $23.22-$25.80 Certified</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Salary: $20.35 - $25.80 per hour</p><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>10 hour shift</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?</li><li>How is your previous experience relevant to this role?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>State Certification (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p></div></div><div><p>Job Type: Full-time</p></div><div><p>Salary: $20.35 - $25.80 per hour</p></div><div><p>Benefits:</p><p></p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p></p><p>Schedule:</p><p></p><ul><li>10 hour shift</li><li>8 hour shift</li></ul><p></p></div><div><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><p></p><ul><li>Valley Center, KS 67147: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p></p><p>Experience:</p><p></p><ul><li>Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul><p></p><p>License/Certification:</p><p></p><ul><li>State law enforcement certification (Preferred)</li></ul><p></p></div><div><p>Work Location: In person</p></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div>Edit job</div><div><div><div></div>Open</div></div><div>View public job page</div></div><br> </div><br><p></p>

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