Chief of Police - Canton, KS - Go McPherson

City of Canton

Chief of Police

The 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-mail resume to cantoncity@hometelco.net

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 complaints

Physical 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 Officers

Salary/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