Chief of Police
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City of CantonChief of PoliceThe City of Canton is seeking a motivated individual with previous Law Enforcement background. Canton is a city in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 685. EOE. Position open until filled. E-mailresume to Functions• Enforce Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances • Daily contact with the general public, subordinate personnel, and occasional contact with City Council, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge• Maintain communication with Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge• Investigate crimes, interview witnesses, suspects, and victims. Follow-up investigations and gathering evidence • Perform public relations• Assist other Law Enforcement agencies and Fire/EMS as necessary • Animal Control and dog kennel functions • Operate and maintain law enforcement equipment i.e. patrol vehicle, radio, firearms, radar, computers, etc. • Responsible for department resources and equipment, limited authority to purchase necessary department supplies, participate in the annual budget process• Municipal Court with occasional transport of inmates• Serves warrants and subpoenas• Other duties as necessary or assigned Requirements• Previous experience in Law Enforcement required. Supervisory experience preferred • High School Diploma/GED, graduation from Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, valid Kansas Driver's License, firearms certification for pistols, shotguns, and rifles, and Police Radar certification• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances• Ability to efficiently operate patrol vehicles, firearms, computers, radios, radar, and other law enforcement equipment• Ability to concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions, understand and anticipate problems, read and interpret maps, manuals, legal documents, reports, and written instructions• Problems solving and critical thinking is a must• Independent decision making about prioritizing assignments, personnel issues, and citizens complaintsPhysical Requirements • Ability to pass and maintain all physical activities and requirements of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is required Working Conditions• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, explosives, heights, excessive noise, and all types of weather conditions• Elements of risk to personal safety• Exposure to blood borne pathogens • Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a very short time period. Subject to eyestrain. Involves contact with dangerous persons, exposure to hazardous material, narcotics, exposure to noise, and noxious odors. • Schedule flexibility with the need to work day/evening/night/weekend/holiday hours Supervision• Chief of Police is responsible for supervising and scheduling part-time OfficersSalary/Benefits • Monthly earned Sick pay• Yearly earned vacation time• 100% City paid BCBS Health Insurance• KPERS• Optional ING Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)• Uniform allowance Skills & Requirements Qualifications