Job Description

The Shawnee Police Department is currently hiring multiple candidates, both entry-level and certified! The general purpose of the Police Officer position is to affirmatively promote a feeling of community safety and security through the safe, efficient, effective and lawful performance of law enforcement duties and functions. We are currently accepting applications for Certified Police Officers and non-certified Police Officers.

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starting salary begins at $61,500 per year with no experience. Certified officers will be awarded up to five (5) years of completed service at the discretion of the Chief of Police

. Police Officers receive annual step increases plus merit increases, earning an annual salary up to $100,000 after year 8.




Daily routines require taking calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating crimes and complaints, citing and arresting law violators, preparing and following up on reports and cases, protecting persons and property, and securing and protecting prisoners. When not responding to calls for service, the police officer is expected to use unassigned work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or the equivalent Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment U.S. Citizen Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Note: Kansas residency not required.


For information on automatic exclusions, visit the Police Department website here.

Application Instructions:

Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.


Include all past and current employers. Include all education from high school through highest level of education with start and end dates. List three character references that you have known for at least three years, are not related to you and are not listed as a supervisor in the Employment History section.

Please Note:

Most correspondence will be done electronically.

Do not leave any blank spaces. If a question does not apply, write "DNA" in the answer space. All information in this application is subject to verification. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information will result in your application being eliminated.

Your ability to completely

and honestly fill out this application is part of the process to determine your suitability for

employment. If you intentionally leave out any information that you think might be detrimental

to you obtaining a job such as past drug use, any incidents of theft or other crimes, it will

automatically eliminate you from consideration for employment. The fact that you may have

used drugs, committed theft or another illegal act will not automatically eliminate you, but the

omission of it during the application process will. Once submitted, this application becomes the property of the City of Shawnee.

Application Process and Timeline:

Laterals are encouraged to apply at any time, and will move through the steps without consideration for the academy. Below is the tentative timeline and schedule for the June 2026 JCRPA hiring process. These dates are subject to change. All candidates will participate in all of the process components. If you have questions regarding the hiring process components or the timeline, please reach out to the Shawnee Recruitment Team at joinspd@cityofshawnee.org or 913-742-6600.



Week of December 29th Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)

Week of January 12th Polygraphs

Week of January 26th Interviews with Police Chief

Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)

Week of February 9th Job Fit Assessments

Polygraphs (group 2)

Week of February 23rd Interviews with Police Chief (group 2)

Interview Day (Initial, Staff, PAT)

Week of March 9th Job Fit Assessments (group 2)

Polygraphs (group 3)

Week of March 23rd Interviews with Police Chief (group 3)

Week of April 6th Job Fit Assessments


Additional steps include: background investigation, post-offer physical examination, post-offer drug screen



March - May 2026 Tentative Start Date(s)

June 8, 2026 JCRPA Begins

Additional Statements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.



The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.


Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.