at City of Wichita in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
City of Wichita
Police Recruit
JOB TYPE Limited Full-time JOB NUMBER 23 WPD Recruit 2 – No Testing
DEPARTMENT Police OPENING DATE 04/11/2023
CLOSING DATE Continuous
Distinguishing Features of Work
Before you fill out the application you need to make sure you have the following information, if you do not, you will not be
able to move forward to the next question/section;
Complete work history. Phone numbers and email addresses for each are required. If you do not remember the
supervisor you worked for, and/or they are no longer employed, contact HR or the owner and get a valid email
address and phone number for them.
No generic email address and/or generic phone numbers.
Example – Do not use: Idontknow@mail.com
Please remember you are applying for a Police Recruit position and we want you to be honest and truthful. Do not
leave out information that you think may jeopardize your chance for employment. Withholding information can result
in permanent disqualification.
If you are not truthful and/or withhold information in this application, you will be eliminated from the hiring process.
Bargaining Unit: Fraternal Order of Police
Posting may come down at anytime
Examples of Work Performed
Must successfully complete training in areas including, but not limited to:
Answering calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, and misdemeanor and felony cases.
Agency
City of Wichita
Address
455 N. Main
Wichita, Kansas, 67202
Phone
316-268-4531
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita
Police Recruit Supplemental Questionnaire
Administering first aid, conducting preliminary investigations, gathering evidence, locating witnesses, making arrests,
and taking prisoners to jail.
Interviewing persons with complaints or inquiries and making proper disposition or directing them to proper
authorities.
Processing evidence, testifying as a witness in court, keeping records, and making reports.
Using physical force effectively and appropriately.
Using firearms safely and accurately.
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
Ability to successfully complete required training within the time allowed.
Ability to accurately discharge a rifle, shotgun, and handgun with both left and right hands.
Ability to learn to subdue a violent and/or uncooperative person by methods requiring physical force.
Ability to run distances up to one- and one-half miles without exhausting self.
Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in a court of law or impaired 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 drag or carry an average adult person, about 160 pounds, a distance of fifteen to twenty feet, away from
danger.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to wear body armor while on duty.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other
organizations, and the public.
Ability to operate an automobile and to maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
Must be 21 years of age or older
Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate is required.
A U.S. citizen
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and
upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita
*QUESTION 1
Do you have a valid driver’s license.
Yes
No
*QUESTION 2
What is your highest level of Education?
High School
Graduate from College (any level)
*QUESTION 3
If you served in the Military, do you have an Honorable Discharge?
Yes
No
I did not serve in the Military
*QUESTION 4
Have you been convicted, expunged, or received diversion on any state, municipality, or federal misdemeanor crime of
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 5
Have you as an adult or juvenile (17 years or old or younger), been involved, convicted, expunged, or on or after July 1,
1995, been placed on diversion by state or federal government for a crime which is a FELONY (includes sale or illegal or
prescription drugs) or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
Yes
No
* Required Question
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