Police Officer - Rehires Only

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13568853**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.****Distinguishing Features of Work**This is general police work in the protection of life and/or propertythrough enforcement of laws. Work performed involves an element ofpersonal danger. Employees work under general supervision following aperiod of field training and may be assigned to work on patrol, atheadquarters, on special assignments, or as plainclothes investigators.Employees are accountable to and evaluated by field commanders whoreview work methods and results through observation, reports,inspection, and discussion.\*This position is open for former, non-retired Wichita CommissionedPolice Officers that wishes to be rehired\***\*\*Previous request made to Department\*\***\*\*\*Posting may come down at any time\*\*\*****Examples of Work Performed** Patrols areas of the city on foot, horseback, or in a vehicle topreserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission ofcrime, and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations andcorrect traffic hazards. Answers calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or inperson involving emergency, disorder, and crime. Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, takes statementsand tends to proper disposition of the information or directs themto proper authorities. Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence and locateswitnesses. Makes arrests and/or takes prisoners to jail. Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required. Conducts specialized investigations and raids. Conducts police-related community awareness and public relationswork.May administer basic first aid. These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as need.\**Requirements of Work** Successful completion of a Police Academy Program that meets theguidelines of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Working knowledge of the geography of the City and the location ofimportant buildings. Some knowledge of first-aid methods. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; to recorddetails about names, faces, and incidents quickly, clearly, andaccurately. Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in a court of law orimpaired from swearing to an affidavit. Ability to distinguish colors accurately. Visual acuity that meets established medical standards. Hearing ability that meets established medical standards. Ability to accurately and effectively discharge a rifle, shotgun,and handgun with both left and right hands. Ability to subdue a violent and/or uncooperative person by methodsrequiring physical force. Ability to drag or carry an average adult person, about 160 pounds,a distance of fifteen to twenty feet, away from danger. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and inwriting. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships withassociates, other employees, representatives of other organizations,and the public. Ability to operate an automobile. Ability to wear body armor while on duty. Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver\'slicense. An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safetyof other individuals in the workplace.\Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find moreinformation under the following links:\[https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf){target="_blank"rel="noopener"} ([Download PDFreader](https://get.adobe.com/reader ){target="_blank" rel="noopener"})\[https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf){target="_blank"rel="noopener"} ([Download PDFreader](https://get.adobe.com/reader/){target="_blank" rel="noopener"})\[https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf){target="_blank"rel="noopener"} ([Download PDFreader](https://get.adobe.com/reader/){target="_blank" rel="noopener"})