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Police Officer ID-13800

May 3, 2025

The Olathe Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as a Police Officer. The ideal candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting life and property, and enforcing laws and ordinances. You will also be required to respond to emergency situations, investigate crimes, and provide assistance to the public. For more information, visit our website: joinolathepolice.org

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Olathe Police Officers are regular full-time employees eligible to receive the extensive package of City benefits. View the City of Olathe Benefit Summary for additional information.

Shift differential - Evening shift: One Dollar ($1.00) an hour, Midnight shift: One Dollar and Fifty cents ($1.50) an hour.
$3,000 annual stipend for those who meet City of Olathe criteria for a Spanish or American Sign Language interpreter.

Duty Assignments

All OPD Officers, including lateral officers from other agencies, enter the Patrol Division when they are hired.

Officers must be a patrol officer for a minimum of two to three years before they apply for specialty assignments such as investigations, etc.
The Patrol Division currently works a 4/10 schedule. Officers work four, ten-hour days in a row, followed with three days in a row off duty.

Minimum Job Requirements

Be 21 years of age on the date of employment
Be a citizen of the United States
Possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification
Be able to distinguish sounds within a full range of tones and volumes
Have 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes
Pass all phases of the police hiring process
Possess a valid driver's license
Establish a residence within a 45 mile radius of the Olathe Police Department within one year from employment date
Possess the ability to fluently read, speak, and write the English language
Meet state and federal requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,500.00 per year

Benefits:

457(b)
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Military leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Overtime

Work Location: In person

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

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Police Officer ID-13800

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?