RESERVE PROGRAM
City of Wamego Police Departmant

Obtain the experience needed for your future career in
law enforcement or criminal justice

The City of Wamego Police Department is seeking mature, motivated individuals who would like the unique opportunity to participate in the Reserve Police Officer Program.

The City of Wamego Police Department Reserve Program offers exciting and challenging training and hands on professional experience. It is extremely demanding and designed to be of the highest professional standards. If you are a mature focused individual who is looking at a career in law enforcement and or criminal justice, the experience of being a Reserve Officer can help put your future one step closer to a reality. This may be the opportunity you are looking for.

Qualifications

Age:
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and under the age of 60. (An applicant over the age of 60 will be considered if special qualifications exhibited are adaptable to police work.) Education:
Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.
Residence:
Applicants must be citizens of the United States and a legal resident of Kansas.
Character:
An applicants character must be above reproach. His/Her record is checked both locally and with the F.B.I. before appointment. The applicant must never have been convicted of a criminal offense and must have a good driving record. (Minor traffic violations do not apply.) Health:
Good physical condition is a must. An applicant may be required to complete a physical examination certifying himself/ herself as physically capable of performing required duties. Appearance:
Applicants must be clean cut, alert, and have the ability to wear a uniform in an approved manner.
Licenses:
Applicant must have a valid Kansas drivers license. If you have previously been in the armed forces you will be required to furnish proof of an honorable discharge and a copy of your service record.
Time Required ed of All Reserve Officers:
1. Attend classes deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
2. Attend all Reserve Department meetings, usually held during an evening at a preset time once a month.
3. Complete 16 hours of riding time a month with a full or part-time Police Officer.
4. Attend and successfully complete the next available part-time Police Academy recognized by the state of Kansas, which is usually held January through mid March of each year.
Benefits:
No experience needed - Full training provided through a 120 + hour state certified part time Police Academy. Additional hands on training and experience for all patrol officer duties.
Uniform and ballistic vests, if available, are issued.
Officers must provide their own handgun that meets Police Department regulations.Leather gear can be issued if available or individually owned equipment can be approved.

Advanced anced Employment Opportunities:

Since 1997 more than 80% of all Wamego Police Department part-time officers have been hired from the Reserve Department.

Since 1997 more than 85% of all Wamego Police Department full-time officers have been hired from the Reserve Department.

Many of the officers of the Wamego Police Department Reserve Program have gone on to work for the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Department, Riley County Police Department, Junction City Police Department and the U.S. Border Patrol.

Applications for the Wamego Police Department Reserve Program are due by November 1st of each year to be included in the January - March Police Academy.

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