Police Officer

• Enforces all federal, state and local laws, including citing and/or arresting law violators.
• Patrols business districts and residential neighborhoods, and responding to calls for service, to deter and detect crime, protect individuals and/or property, and provide a quality law enforcement service.
• Conducts traffic enforcement measures, including conducting vehicle stops, issuing citations/warnings, directing traffic as needed, and working motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigating complaints and/or criminal offenses, following up on pending reports and cases, as well as, process crime scenes, to include searching, identifying, preserving and collecting evidence.
• Documents criminal and non-criminal incidents through the preparation and submission of detailed written reports, and appear in court to provide testimony as a witness and/or arresting officer.
• Responds to, intervenes, and investigates reports of crime, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, civil issues and animal complaints, as well as, conducting interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects. 
• When not responding to calls for service, this employee is expected to use time efficiently by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.
• Provides advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public.
• Must behave in a manner that supports the Police Officer’s Code of Ethics and be accountable for the efficient and acceptable performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.
• When assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO), the officer will serve as a link between the Police Department and the School District, work with the school administration and staff; maintain peace in the schools and foster learning by creating a safe environment; act as an advisor to students, parents and faculty; provide education and guidance to students and faculty about the law, law enforcement and youth-related programs/issues; and perform security functions at school/community events as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.  

• General knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable laws and department rules and regulations
• Knowledge of the geography of Andover’s City limits (i.e. streets, alleys, buildings, businesses.)
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.  Problems include handling citizen complaints, civil disputes, victim trauma, finding evidence for conviction of a crime and locating witnesses.  Decisions include determining whether to issue a warning, a citation, make an arrest, or to use force in a situation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, City officials, related agencies and the general public.
• Ability to accurately recall, document and share information through written and verbal communications.
• Ability to operate communications equipment, police weapons, emergency vehicles and other related equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED required.  Associate degree or equivalent in political science, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field preferred. 
• Prior experience is not required. One to three years of law enforcement experience is desirable.
• Must not have a felony conviction and no disqualifying criminal history within the past 10 years.
• Requires a valid Kansas Driver’s License, with no recent record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• Graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC0 or equivalent with approved reciprocity by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (KSCPOST) within one year of hire date.
• Must maintain law enforcement training requirements as required by Kansas Statute 74-5607a(b).

• The ability to pass and maintain all physical requirements and activities of the law enforcement training center.
• Hazardous, strenuous and dangerous situations may arise in the apprehension of alleged criminals, interviewing suspect(s) and/or victims under extreme conditions.  Adverse weather conditions when patrolling is a factor in this position.
• Mental alertness is very important because of the need to make decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger or to discover inconsistencies in witness(s) or suspect(s) testimonies.  Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a few seconds and tax the maximum of human endurance. 
• Adverse weather conditions when patrolling may be encountered.
• Occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs floor to waist; occasional maximum carry of 100 lbs 10 ft; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 88 lbs; frequent maximum horizontal push/pull force of 20 lbs; occasional maximum grip force of 60 lbs; frequent maximum grip force of 25 lbs; frequent climb; frequent bend/crouch; occasional kneel/crouch; frequent trunk rotation; frequent forward reach; frequent hand coordination; frequent foot coordination; frequent balance; frequent sit; occasional running; constant stand and constant walk.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS:

During the Andover Police Department application process your background will be closely examined.  Review the following background ‘disqualifiers.’  If you think that any of these apply to you, or you have questions, please call the Special Services Commander at 733-5177, ext. 202 for clarification, or for more information email at [email protected] .

• Applicants must satisfy all requirements as set forth in Kansas Statute 74-5605 (must be a Citizen of the United States, must be at least 21 years of age on the date of hire, must be the holder of a high school diploma or equivalent achievement, i.e. GED, is of good moral character and free of any physical or mental condition which might adversely affect the applicant’s performance as a police officer.)

• Applicants must satisfy all requirements as set forth by the City of Andover.

• If military service has been rendered your DD214 must reflect a separation code of Honorable, General or Other than Honorable condition discharge.

• No convictions for any misdemeanor crimes involving morals, drugs, or weapon charges in the past three years.

• Must not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of illegal or non-prescriptive steroids in the past two years.

• Must not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of any felony-level drug or controlled substance, i.e. LSD, ecstasy, hashish, mushrooms, peyote, K2, etc. in the past three years.

• Must not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of any felony-level drug or controlled substance, i.e. cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, opium, methamphetamine, etc. in the past five years.

• No convictions or involvement of any misdemeanor crimes of violence, or use of physical force or threats, during the past five years.

• Has not been convicted, does not have an expunged conviction, and has not been placed on diversion by any state or federal government for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice, when such misdemeanor crime of domestic violence was committed on or after May 22, 1997.

• No convictions or involvement in misdemeanor property crimes within the past three years.

• May not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years.  Serious traffic violations include but are not limited to DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, and eluding a police officer.

• May not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on no more than three moving traffic violations or two at-fault accidents within the past year.

• No convictions, diversions or expungements of any felony crime including juvenile offenses.

• Must not be currently charged with or under indictment of any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations.

• As an adult or juvenile may not have a conviction, diversion or expungement of a crime involving an act of dishonesty, including but not limited to theft, fraud, false police reports, etc.

• If previous law enforcement experience has been rendered, must not have received discipline for a sustained violation of dishonesty to include but not limited to, lying, falsifying reports or documents, illegally obtaining narcotics, courtroom testimony/credibility.

• Applicants with background under Brady/Giglio rulings will not be considered.

• Applicants will be eliminated from the process if they have falsified, intentionally misrepresented, or have not been completely truthful or have not fully disclosed ALL information requested on a questionnaire, document, or application in any part of the pre-employment process.

• This list is not inclusive.  An applicant may also be disqualified if the totality of their circumstance indicates that they would not be suitable candidate as a police officer. 

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.

By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements:

• I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
• If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.
• I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf