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DEPUTY SHERIFF
Shawnee County, KS —Shawnee County, KS
- $28.86 an hour
- High school
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Police Officer - 2026
City of Topeka —Topeka, KS
- $25.00 - $49.52 an hour
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Police Captain
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- From $90,000 a year
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer - Lateral Transfer - 2026
City of Topeka —Topeka, KS
- $25.00 - $49.52 an hour
- 11+ years
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Police Officer
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- From $60,180 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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DEPUTY SHERIFF

Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS

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$28.86 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS

Position Description

Deputy (Patrol)

POSITION NUMBER: Various FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position serves the public through the preservation of peace,

prevention of crime and disorder, protection of life and property, arrest of violators and the

enforcement of court orders and criminal laws of the State of Kansas and the Home Rule

Resolutions of the County of Shawnee. Specifically, this position performs duties of a law

enforcement officer such as, but not limited to, traffic enforcement, preventative patrol, traffic

accident investigation, community policing, serving criminal arrest warrants, serving civil

process and investigating criminal activity. Performs other duties as required. This position is

supervised by a Sergeant.

WORK PERFORMED

65% Patrol. Completes preventative patrol (looking for suspicious activity). Performs traffic

duties (accident investigation, enforcement, etc.). Responds to calls for service

(receiving reports).

10% Community Policing. Makes citizen contacts.

10% Paperwork. Completes daily run sheets, paper and computer reports, etc.

5% Shift Briefing. Attends roll call. Answers voice mail and e-mail messages.

5% Service Of Court Orders/Warrants. Attempts and completes the service of court

orders and warrants.

5% Special Assignment Duties. Completes FTO, K9, SWAT and training duties as needed.

Shawnee County Position Description

Deputy (Patrol)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of: 

The Criminal Justice System and modern law enforcement principles and practices. 

The organization, regulations, procedures and functions of the Sheriff’s Office. 

Community policing. 

The geography of Shawnee County, its incorporated areas and road network.

Ability to: 

Perform all law enforcement duties of a Deputy Sheriff. 

Read, comprehend, interpret and apply Federal, State and County laws, resolutions, rules and

regulations, procedures, policies and labor contracts. 

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language, with

Sheriff’s Office personnel, other County personnel and the public. 

Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 

Use tact, diplomacy and good judgment in establishing and maintaining effective working

relationships with Sheriff’s Office personnel, other County personnel and the public. 

React quickly and correctly in emergencies. 

Work under distracting/high stress conditions, using logical reasoning, common sense and

available resources. 

Complete multiple tasks at once. 

Operate a personal computer. 

Use and perform maintenance on firearms and other police equipment. 

Collect, accurately report, correlate and correctly disseminate information. 

Analyze problems and recommend solutions. 

Operate a police vehicle and emergency equipment in a variety of conditions. 

Complete all examinations and interviewing as directed by civil service requirements. 

Render credible testimony in court.

Skill in: 

The use and care of firearms and other police equipment.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal Computer Office Furniture Misc. Vehicle Equipment (radar, spikes, etc.)

Printer Patrol Car/Automobile Misc. Law Enforcement Equipment

Telephone Two-Way Radio Security Screening Equipment

Photocopier Firearms

Fax Machine Misc. Weapons

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certified High School Transcripts or GED Certificate.

Certified College Transcripts (if applicable).

Military Form DD 214 (if applicable).

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.

No felony or domestic violence convictions.

Valid Driver’s License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Good health and height/weight proportional.

A Credit Report Disclosure and Consent form and Authorization for Release of Personal

Information must be completed.

Required to pass a physical agility test and written exam.

Required to pass a background investigation, polygraph testing, pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Required to lift eighty (80) pounds.

Annual completion of forty (40) hour mandated law enforcement in-service training.

Shawnee County Position Description

Deputy (Patrol)

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.

Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This

Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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