Police Officer
We are seeking men and women who have character and competence and are interested in serving the Lawrence community in the time honored profession of Law Enforcement. If you want to make a difference in the community, we challenge you to consider a career with the Police Department. It will be the most rewarding work you have ever been involved with. We welcome your interest in our department and wish you luck in the selection process.
*$1500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FLUENT SPANISH SPEAKERS*
(Half of bonus to be paid upon hire and the other half paid after successful completion of Field Training Program)
Duties include patrolling designated areas of the City to preserve law and order and to prevent the commission of crime, responding to general public service calls, investigating misdemeanor and felony complaints, and enforcing state and municipal laws as well as traffic ordinances. An officer must be able to maintain good working relationships with citizens and actively promote police/community relations. An officer will be required to do a variety of technical and administrative functions that serve the public and the police department. An element of danger is associated with the position and an officer will be subjected to extreme, adverse, and stressful conditions. Work is supervised, but officers must be able to function independently for most of the workday.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens who are at least 21 years of age by March 14th, 2022, and have earned a high school diploma or G.E.D. College degree preferred but not required. Experience in meeting and dealing with the public is a plus. Applicants will be required to pass a written exam, physical agility test and oral interview board. Final candidates will be required to pass an extensive background investigation which includes a polygraph examination. A conditional post job offer psychological evaluation and physical are required. The physical and medical screen include measures of cardio respiratory function, muscular function, strength and endurance, flexibility, visual acuity, audiometric function and a drug screen.
1.Written Test
The test consists of questions on reasoning, problem solving, decision-making, data and rule interpretation, understanding instructions, reading comprehension, and writing. Applicants must complete the test within the allotted time. After the standard test, applicants will be given a writing task.
2.Physical Agility Test
The test consists of job related tasks, including but not limited to running, climbing, jumping, pushing and pulling heavy objects. Applicants must perform all tasks and complete the test in the allotted time to qualify for an interview with the oral interview board.
3.Oral Interview Board
The oral interview board is comprised of law enforcement professionals. Applicants will be ranked based on their responses to a list of standardized questions.
4.Background Investigation
Applicants will be fingerprinted and their records will be checked both locally and with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Before appointment, a comprehensive investigation including a polygraph examination will be made of the applicant’s character, which must be above reproach. Applicants may not have any felony convictions. Misdemeanor convictions will not cause automatic disqualification, but will be seriously evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Minor traffic violations are not considered criminal offenses. Serious or repeated traffic infractions, however, may be cause for disqualification.
5.Post-offer Psychological Evaluation
A professional psychologist will administer and evaluate several standardized psychological tests to individuals who are offered a position with the department. A written test will be administered by the psychologist; the psychologist will then conduct a personal interview with all applicants.
6.Post-offer Physical
Individuals offered a position must pass a post-offer physical. The physical will determine if the applicant is able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations. The physical will measure cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, visual acuity, and audiometric function. The medical staff will administer a drug screen.