Chief of Police - 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