The City of Canton is seeking a motivated individual with previous Law Enforcement background. Canton is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 685. EOE. Position open until filled. E-mail resume to cantoncity@hometelco.net.

Functions

• Enforce Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances
• Daily contact with the general public, subordinate personnel, and occasional contact with City Council, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge
• Maintain communication with Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge
• Investigate crimes, interview witnesses, suspects, and victims. Follow-up investigations and gathering evidence
• Perform public relations
• Assist other Law Enforcement agencies and Fire/EMS as necessary
• Animal Control and dog kennel functions
• Operate and maintain law enforcement equipment i.e. patrol vehicle, radio, firearms, radar, computers, etc.
• Responsible for department resources and equipment, limited authority to purchase necessary department supplies, participate in the annual budget process
• Municipal Court with occasional transport of inmates
• Serves warrants and subpoenas
• Other duties as necessary or assigned

Requirements

• Previous experience in Law Enforcement required. Supervisory experience preferred
• High School Diploma/GED, graduation from Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, valid Kansas Driver's License, firearms certification for pistols, shotguns, and rifles, and Police Radar certification
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances
• Ability to efficiently operate patrol vehicles, firearms, computers, radios, radar, and other law enforcement equipment
• Ability to concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions, understand and anticipate problems, read and interpret maps, manuals, legal documents, reports, and written instructions
• Problems solving and critical thinking is a must
• Independent decision making about prioritizing assignments, personnel issues, and citizens complaints

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass and maintain all physical activities and requirements of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is required

Working Conditions

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, explosives, heights, excessive noise, and all types of weather conditions
• Elements of risk to personal safety
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a very short time period. Subject to eyestrain. Involves contact with dangerous persons, exposure to hazardous material, narcotics, exposure to noise, and noxious odors.
• Schedule flexibility with the need to work day/evening/night/weekend/holiday hours

Supervision

• Chief of Police is responsible for supervising and scheduling part-time Officers

Salary/Benefits

• Monthly earned Sick pay
• Yearly earned vacation time
• 100% City paid BCBS Health Insurance
• KPERS
• Optional ING Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)
• Uniform allowance