Job Description:
The City of Garden City, KS is accepting applications for POLICE OFFICER. Lateral entries are encouraged. The GCPD is a highly professional & progressive agency which offers many opportunities for career development. Interested persons must be 21 yrs. of age, possess a H.S. diploma or GED, & a valid driver's license. GCPD offers an exc. benefit pkg. including health insur., vacation, sick & KP&F retirement benefits. Pay incentives are given for College, Military Police Service, prior Law Enforcement experience & bilingual skills.
A $1000.00 Sign On Bonus is now being offered to all individuals hired as Police Officers and Police Dispatchers.
Selection Process: Includes written test, psychological eval., medical exam, oral board interview, background investigation, polygraph & urinalysis/drug screen.
Lateral Entry Requirements: Must be a current certified Police Officer with at least two years of continuous experience as a sworn Police Officer. The starting salary depends on experience.
A completed City application is required. For an application call 316-276-1175, print one from our website, or obtain one in person at the location listed below. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Complete and return the application via email or mail to:
Human Resources, City Administrative Center
City of Garden City,KS
P.O. Box 499
301 N. 8th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
After a completed application is submitted to Human Resources, the application is sent to the hiring department to determine who will be interviewed for the position. Applicants for full-time positions will receive a letter notifying them of the outcome as soon as possible (within 4 to 5 weeks of closing date).
Garden City is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
