Licenses:

·         Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license free of occupational restrictions. Must be insurable with the Nation’s insurance.

·         Emergency Vehicle Operators Course certification.

·         Must successfully complete 560 hours of basic police academy training.

·         Must successfully complete BIA certification.

·         Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center certification.

·         Must successfully complete 40 hours of continuing education annually.

Special Requirements:

·         Must be at least 21 years of age.

·         Must successfully pass a background check through local, state and federal agencies.

·         Satisfactorily complete any and all training designed to enhance or improve standard law enforcement skills.

·         Ability to work shifts, weekends, overtime and holidays.

·         Must be ethical and moral. Must have the ability to make good decisions.

·         Must competently and professionally work with the public.

·         Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period.

·         Able to work alone without supervision.

·         Able to make competent decisions about life and death situations.

·         Possess a working knowledge of multiple court structures and proceedings.

·         Must be available for required court proceedings on an as needed basis.

·         Professional work ethics, manner and appearance.

·         Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

·         Works cooperatively within office, Tribe and other agencies as needed.

·         Must be punctual and dependable in regular attendance.

·         Working knowledge of crime scenes including securing the crime scene, identifying evidence, properly collecting, marking and documenting evidence.

·         Possess working knowledge of field interviews and investigative techniques.

·         Ability to subdue and restrain offenders by using proper techniques including proper handcuffing, proper physical defensive tactics, working knowledge of “Use of Force” continuum, etc.

·         Typing skills.

·         Telephone skills.

·         Be drug free and consent to random drug testing throughout the employment period.

·         Ability to operate general office equipment.

·         Computer literate – NCIC, CAD system, report writing software.

·         Ability to operate radios, emergency equipment.

·         Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

·         Analytical Requirements:  Assignments frequently involve decisions based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts is predominantly required.

·         Decisions and Judgment:  Required to constantly make judgment calls to protect citizens and property. Quickly assess and react to life and death situations.

·         Initiative:  Work is variable, but methods have been established. Initiative is required to maintain the flow of work.

Working Conditions:      

·         Supervision Exercised:  n/a.

·         Supervision Received:  Organizes own work with very little supervision.

·         Access to and/or use of confidential records.

·         Ability to cope with sexual crimes including rape, child pornography, sexually abused children, sodomy, lewd and lascivious acts, etc.

·         Ability to cope with high stress incidents including domestic violence, aggravated assaults, aggravated batteries, homicides, kidnapped children, shootings, fatal accidents, other deaths, bomb threats, barricaded subjects, car chases, building searches, suicidal subjects, officer suicides, etc.

·         Ability to cope with job stress including extended hours away from family, public scrutiny and distrust, media, political differences, racism, fatigue, extended hours with short notice, working while sick, environmental extremes, holiday work, shift work, demanding physical requirements.

·         Travel required = 38 percent.

·         Performs duties in all weather conditions.

Safety Hazards:

·         Health hazards include coping with blood borne pathogens, urine and saliva.

·         Safety hazards of high-speed chases, responding to accidents on roadways, use of deadly weapons and force.

·         Attacks from suspects.

·         Contact with hazardous materials.

Requirements

Comments

Standing

40%

Walking

40%

Sitting

70%

Speaking

90%

Hearing

100%

Vision Acuity

100%

Typing

70%

Other

%

Frequency

Weight/Force

Never

Often up
 to 50%

Frequent up to 80%

Constant

> 80%

Up to 20 lbs

21-50 lbs

> 50 lbs

Lifting

X

X

Carrying

X

X

Pushing

X

X

Pulling

X

X