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Law Enforcement Officer I – 204804
E I D, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Position Summary:
Conducts foot, bicycle, & vehicle patrols, to ensure safety and security to the areas, employees, & citizens. Performs the basic functions & duties of a police officer, which includes the enforcement of statutes & administrative rules & regulations of the State of Kansas. While on patrol, issues citations & warnings, makes arrests, responds to calls for service, conducts vehicle inspections, investigates motor vehicle accidents, assists disabled motorists, provides emergency medical services, & reports road and weather conditions. Utilizes Agency computer programs and software. Provides security during special assignments/events & provides security to State agencies. Upholds the United States & Kansas Constitutions, Bill of Rights, Kansas Statutes Annotated, city ordinances, departmental rules & regulations & general principles of police work, at all times. Operates police rated/agency vehicles in a safe & efficient manner & within the guidelines established by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Multitasks during emergency/high stress situations. Provides traffic control & renders first aid & assistance to citizens & motorists when necessary. Provides courtroom testimony & depositions, conducts money escorts for State agencies, & assists local agencies with high-priority calls. Provides protection & safety to the Governor’s family & residence.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Professional contact with government officials, legislators, dignitaries, state employees, visitors, & all other citizens, to uphold the image & reputation of the Kansas Highway Patrol. Utilizes good communication skills when making contact with members of the community, in order to maintain control of each & every situation. Builds & maintains good working relations with other law enforcement agencies. Maintains annual law enforcement officer certification, as required by Kansas statute. Qualifies with duty weapons quarterly & develops skills and proficiency in the use of all Agency issued weapons & equipment. Maintains certification in first aid principles & is skilled in their application. The greatest hazard is the real potential of life-threatening injuries from the people we contact, emergency vehicle operations, & the potential for becoming involved in situations requiring a response to resistance, to include the use of firearms. Personal risks, besides those mentioned, may include exposure to hazardous materials & disease; walking on a public roadway when it is not customary, or being struck by another vehicles when we, by necessity, expose ourselves/vehicle to protect other persons and/or property. Emotional stress comes with being a first responder to life or death situations/incidents.
Apply Online:
You will need position number:
212478
For position specific questions please contact Margo Matthews email at,
Margo.Matthews@ks.gov
or, by phone at
785-296-6811To request a position description contact
KHP.Career@ks.govYou may also find this job posting on the
State of Kansas Careers
website and search by position ID or job title.
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Conducts foot, bicycle, & vehicle patrols, to ensure safety and security to the areas, employees, & citizens. Performs the basic functions & duties of a police officer, which includes the enforcement of statutes & administrative rules & regulations of the State of Kansas. While on patrol, issues citations & warnings, makes arrests, responds to calls for service, conducts vehicle inspections, investigates motor vehicle accidents, assists disabled motorists, provides emergency medical services, & reports road and weather conditions. Utilizes Agency computer programs and software. Provides security during special assignments/events & provides security to State agencies. Upholds the United States & Kansas Constitutions, Bill of Rights, Kansas Statutes Annotated, city ordinances, departmental rules & regulations & general principles of police work, at all times. Operates police rated/agency vehicles in a safe & efficient manner & within the guidelines established by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Multitasks during emergency/high stress situations. Provides traffic control & renders first aid & assistance to citizens & motorists when necessary. Provides courtroom testimony & depositions, conducts money escorts for State agencies, & assists local agencies with high-priority calls. Provides protection & safety to the Governor’s family & residence.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Professional contact with government officials, legislators, dignitaries, state employees, visitors, & all other citizens, to uphold the image & reputation of the Kansas Highway Patrol. Utilizes good communication skills when making contact with members of the community, in order to maintain control of each & every situation. Builds & maintains good working relations with other law enforcement agencies. Maintains annual law enforcement officer certification, as required by Kansas statute. Qualifies with duty weapons quarterly & develops skills and proficiency in the use of all Agency issued weapons & equipment. Maintains certification in first aid principles & is skilled in their application. The greatest hazard is the real potential of life-threatening injuries from the people we contact, emergency vehicle operations, & the potential for becoming involved in situations requiring a response to resistance, to include the use of firearms. Personal risks, besides those mentioned, may include exposure to hazardous materials & disease; walking on a public roadway when it is not customary, or being struck by another vehicles when we, by necessity, expose ourselves/vehicle to protect other persons and/or property. Emotional stress comes with being a first responder to life or death situations/incidents.
Apply Online:
You will need position number:
212478
For position specific questions please contact Margo Matthews email at,
Margo.Matthews@ks.gov
or, by phone at
785-296-6811To request a position description contact
KHP.Career@ks.govYou may also find this job posting on the
State of Kansas Careers
website and search by position ID or job title.
#J-18808-Ljbffr