The general purpose of the Police Officer position is to affirmatively promote a feeling of community safety and security through the safe, efficient, effective and lawful performance of law enforcement duties and functions.
NEW starting salary begins at $64,114 per year with no experience. Police Officers receive annual step increases plus merit increases, earning an annual salary up to $104,250 after year 8.If you are a certified/lateral officer, please apply through
Police Officer - Lateral job posting
Daily routines require taking calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating crimes and complaints, citing and arresting law violators, preparing and following up on reports and cases, protecting persons and property, and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service, the police officer is expected to use unassigned work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
Minimum Qualifications:- High School diploma or the equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Note: Kansas residency not required.
For information on automatic exclusions, visit the Police Department website here.
Application Instructions:Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.
- Include all past and current employers.
- Include all education from high school through highest level of education with start and end dates.
- List three character references that you have known for at least three years, are not related to you and are not listed as a supervisor in the Employment History section.
- Please Note: Most correspondence will be done electronically.
Do not leave any blank spaces. If a question does not apply, write "DNA" in the answer space. All information in this application is subject to verification. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information will result in your application being eliminated.
Your ability to completelyand honestly fill out this application is part of the process to determine your suitability for employment. If you intentionally leave out any information that you think might be detrimental to you obtaining a job such as past drug use, any incidents of theft or other crimes, it will automatically eliminate you from consideration for employment. The fact that you may have used drugs, committed theft or another illegal act will not automatically eliminate you, but the omission of it during the application process will. Once submitted, this application becomes the property of the City of Shawnee.
Application Process and Timeline:Below is the tentative timeline and schedule for the February 2027 JCRPA hiring process. These dates are subject to change. All candidates will participate in all of the process components. Laterals are encouraged to apply at any time through the
Police Officer - Lateral job posting, and will move through the steps without consideration for the academy. If you have questions regarding the hiring process components or the timeline, please reach out to the Shawnee Recruitment Team at joinspd@cityofshawnee.org or 913-742-6600.
August 11, 2026 Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of August 17th Polygraphs
Week of August 31st Interviews with Police Chief
Interview Day Group 2 (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week September 14th Job Fit Assessments
Polygraphs (group 2)
Week of September 28th Interviews with Police Chief (group 2)
Interview Day Group 3 (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of October 12th Job Fit Assessments (group 2)
Polygraphs (group 3)
Week of October 19th Interview Day Group 4 (Initial, Staff, PAT)
Week of October 26th Interviews with Police Chief (group 3)
Polygraphs (group 4)
Week of November 9th Job Fit Assessments (group 3)
Interviews with Police Chief (group 4)
Week of November 30th Job Fit Assessments (group 4)
Additional steps include: background investigation, post-offer physical examination, post-offer drug screen
October 2026-January 2027 Tentative Start Date(s)
February 8, 2027 JCRPA Begins
Additional Statements:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.
