The City of Leavenworth, Kansas Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the positions listed below. Please click on a job title below for more information about the position and our hiring process.

Police Officer

A career with the Leavenworth Police Department offers a wide variety of opportunities for our police officers. After meeting certain requirements, officers are eligible for specialized assignments and promotions. Specialized assignments include:

School Resource Officer (SRO)
DARE Officer
SWAT Team Member
Crisis Negotiator
Bomb Team Member
Traffic Unit
Narcotic Investigation Unit
Department Recruiter
K-9 Handler
Field Training Officer
Department Instructor
Polygraph Examiner
Special Operations Division Member
Rangemaster

Additionally, our city provides a comprehensive benefit package for employees that includes:

Paid Sick Leave- 12 days per year with no maximum accumulation.
Paid Annual leave- 12 days in first year, 22.5 days maximum depending upon years of service. Maximum annual carryover is 30 days.
Tuition Reimbursement- Up to $2,000 per year for job related education expenses.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance- Free for single coverage, City pays 75% of family plan.
Employee Assistance Program
ICMA-RC- a Deferred Compensation Program
AFLAC Products
Longevity Bonus
Uniforms, equipment, and weapon provided.
12-hour shifts- 7 days off in 14 day pay-period with a 3-day weekend every other week.
No residency requirement

For information about a career in Law Enforcement, click here.

All completed applications must be returned to the Leavenworth Workforce Development Center located at 515 Limit - Suite 200 - Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Police Cadet Program

The Leavenworth Police Department proudly announces the launch of our new Police Cadet Program. The Department is seeking young men and women 18-20 years of age who are interested in a law enforcement career. Selected applicants will receive $2,000 per year in tuition assistance related to the law enforcement profession. Selection will be based on a competitive process including, but not limited to, a background evaluation and an interview.

Police Cadets must be at least 18 years of age, must be able to work an average of 5 hours per week at the police department, must pass a rigorous background investigation, maintain suitable grades, and enter an employment contract if hired by the Police Department.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Police Cadet Program. Interested candidates may contact Major Robert Smith for further information. You can obtain a brochure and an application by selecting the links below.

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