Minimum Job Requirements

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to receive consideration for the position of Police Officer:

• Be 21 years of age on date of employment.
• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have no felony convictions.
• Have not used, sold or manufactured illegal drugs as defined by departmental policy.
• Must not have been convicted of a crime of moral charges; or the illegal use, carrying, or possession of a dangerous weapon.
• Must not have been convicted of a crime of violence or the use of physical force or the threat thereof.
• Possess an appropriate valid driver's license at the time of application.
• Have a driving record, which meets City’s insurance requirements.
• Have 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes.
• Ability to distinguish sounds to include a full range of tones and volumes.
• Successfully pass police department administered polygraph examination.
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation including a credit report.
• Successfully complete the department physical agility test.
• Must answer all questions on the application form truthfully and completely to include criminal history information.
• Must pass a physical and psychological examination including drug screen from a physician designated by the City after a conditional offer of employment.
• Must pass an oral board comprised of department members as designated by the Chief of Police.
• Establish residence within a 45-mile radius of the main Olathe Police station. Any new officer will have one year from employment date to comply with this policy. Certain positions or assignments, including temporary or volunteer, may require a reduced response time or may require an employee to live within the city limits of Olathe.
• Meet any other state and federal requirements presently in existence prerequisite to full- time employment as a police officer.