Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding and challenging career? Do you want to serve your community? Law enforcement experience is not a requirement for a new recruit! The Dodge City Police Department is looking for committed talent to join our team. Applications are currently being accepted for Police Officer with the City of Dodge City Police Department.

A $5,000 hiring bonus will be paid to new recruits provided they agree to and sign a contract which states the employee agrees to remain an employee of the Police Department in good standing for a term of two years. This hiring bonus will be paid in full to the employee upon the first paycheck after the employment starts.

Under general supervision, police officers patrol an assigned beat and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Applications will be used to fill current vacancies and to form an eligibility list for future reference. Recruit officer’s starting salary is $55,692.

00 annually. Yearly pay increases with 14-year step plan. Lateral entry available based on experience. No experience is necessary. We will train qualified recruits!

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, U.S. Citizenship, 21 years of age, no felony convictions or domestic violence history or convictions, valid driver’s license and good driving record. (See Grounds for Disqualification and job description on the city web site www.dodgecity.org/jobs.asp) Benefits: Kansas Police & Fire Retirement System, Employer provided family/single medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, life insurance, pay incentive for bilingual skills following post-hire testing, education incentive pay, and an excellent training program.

Code : 6-1 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : POLICE Grade : POLICE OFFICER Group : POLICE Job Family : POLICE OFFICER Job Class : POLICE OFFICER Posting Start : 01/13/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 SALARY RANGE: $26.27-$37.12 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc.