Police Officer, Fort Hays State University Police Department

Police Officer, Fort Hays State University Police Department

Police Officer, Fort Hays State University Police Department

06/20/2026 4:47 PM

This is commissioned law enforcement work in providing police protection for a regent's institution. Work involves enforcement of municipal ordinances, county resolutions and state statutes. Enforcement of rules, regulations and policies of the University and the Board of Regents. Patrols an assigned area, exercises full law enforcement powers, conducts criminal investigations, collects evidence and prepares appropriate reports. The position requires initial and continual certification as set forth and defined by the Kansas commission on peace officers' standards and training. Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center basic training will be provided if the successful applicant is not already a certified Law Enforcement Officer.

PERKS:

No Rotating Shifts

Kansas Police and Fire Retirement Plan

Uniforms and Equipment is Provided

Benefits package with Heath, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

Accrues 6.77 hours vacation and 3.7 hours sick leave per pay period

earn up to 272 hours of paid leave per year, (176 vacation, 96 sick leave)

State paid holidays

New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas

Tuition Assistance - day one eligibility for the employee, their spouse and dependents

Employees are eligible for up to 6 credit hours per semester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age, a U.S. Citizen.

Must obtain certification by the Kansas Law Commission on Peace Officer's Standards and Training.

Must maintain all other required certifications, including firearms, first aid, and CPR.

Valid driver's license

Candidate will be fingerprinted, and a search of local, state, and national fingerprint files made to determine whether the applicant has a criminal record.

Candidate has not been convicted of a crime that would constitute a felony under the laws of this state, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a misdemeanor offense that the commission determines reflects on the honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, or competence of the applicant as defined by rules and regulations of the Kansas commission on peace officers' standards and training.

Must have graduated from a high school accredited by the Kansas state board of education or the appropriate accrediting agency of another state jurisdiction or have obtained the equivalent of a high school education as defined by rules and regulations of the commission.

Must be of good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in the applicant as a police officer or law enforcement officer.

Candidate will complete an assessment, including psychological testing approved by the commission, to determine that the applicant does not have a mental or personality disorder that would adversely affect the ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer or law enforcement officer with reasonable skill, safety and judgment be free of any physical or mental condition which adversely affects the ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer or law enforcement officer with reasonable skill, safety and judgment and obtain initial and continual certification as set forth and defined by the Kansas commission on peace officers' standards and training.

At time of appointment, candidate must have passed a standardized written test, polygraph examination, background investigation, physical and a drug screening testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center or other state agency that meets the same standard. A college degree is preferred, but not required.

SALARY: Hourly rate $19.25

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Observes buildings and offices, streets, etc., while on patrol to determine whether conditions appear in order. Checks exterior of premises for unusual signs which might indicate illegal entry, and speaks to occupants to assure that everything is in order. Identifies locations and times when criminal activity and/or traffic problems are most likely to occur in a particular district.

Responds to emergency situations such as fires, injury accidents, hold up alarms, fire alarms and intrusion alarms, bomb and other threats, and initiates immediate action to preserve life, preserve evidence and control the situation. Decides when an emergency response is necessary.

Maintains care and control of authorized equipment, vehicles and firearms and reports malfunctions.

Locates, collects, preserves, verifies, and critically analyzes information and evidence during patrol activities, calls for service, emergency situations, and criminal investigations. Performs surveillance operations. Interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects and others as needed.

Completes written reports in complia…