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November29,2023
Community Service Officer
TheCityofIndependencewillacceptapplicaonsonlineatwww.IndependenceKs.gov,orinper-
sonatKansasWorks,317N.Penn,Independence,KS67301,fortheposionofCommunitySer-
viceOfficerforworkinthePoliceDepartment.
Basic Func on Underdireconofdesignatedlawenforcementpersonnel,provideassistance,
guidance,andsupporttoswornofficersandothermembersofthePoliceDepartment
Essen al Du es and Responsibili es Invesgatesandpreparesreportsofcomplaintsandacci-
dents;Issuescitaons;Takesnon-emergentcalls;Helpswithparades,funerals,andcommunity
events;Controlstrafficandcrowds;Appearsincourt;Crowdmanagement;Takesfingerprints;Per-
formsaddi onaldu esasassigned
Qualifica onsAbilitytolearndepartmentalpolicies,rules,instructions,laws,regulations,and
policeliterature;Abilitytoanalyzesituationsandadoptaquick,effective,andreasonablecourse
ofactiongivingdueregardtothesurroundinghazardsandcircumstancesofeachsituation;Ability
towriteclearandaccuratereports;Willingnesstocompleteextensivetraining;andPhysicalagility.
Educa on and ExperienceCompletionofhighschoolorGEDrequired;FamiliaritywithMi-
crosoftOfficeapplicationsispreferred.
Special RequirementsAcurrentKansasdriverslicense;Mustbe18yearsofage;Mustbe
abletomeetallstateminimumstoqualifyasapoliceofficerotherthantheagerequirement;
MustagreetoattendtheKansasLawEnforcementTrainingCenterforbasictraininguponturning
21yearsofage;Mustcompleteanyadvancedtrainingasassigned;Mustbeavailabletowork
nights,overtime,inshifts,holidays,andweekends.
Physical RequirementsPrimarilymoderatetooccasionallyintensephysicaleffortisrequired;
andIndividualmustbeabletosit,stand,walk,crouch,grasp,speak,andlistenforextendedperi-
odsof me.
Working Condi onsWorkinvolvesfrequentexposuretounpleasantelements,suchasextreme
temperatures,dirt,dust,fumes,smoke,loudnoises,chemicals,etc.
Salary Range Thesalaryforthisposionis\$16.56to\$24.01perhour,dependingonyourquali-
fica ons,plusbenefits.
Applica on Deadline Openun lfilled
THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER