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The City of Leawood has a rich history of more than 50 years. During that time, the Police Department has been a mainstay in keeping the City of Leawood a very livable community. With 61 commissioned officers and 22 support personnel, the Leawood Police Department is essential in keeping the City of Leawood the "livable community" it is today.

 

 

The basic requirements to be a Leawood police officer are:

  • You must be 21 years of age
  • a United States citizen
  • have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • have a valid driver's license
  • complete an extensive background check
  • pass a physical assessment, psychological assessment and a drug screening
  • complete a certified police academy and department field training program

The Leawood Police Department conducts an open recruitment program throughout the year to maintain an eligibility list of applicants. A City application must be submitted prior to testing. If you are interested in a career with the Leawood Police Department you may fill out the Online Application here.

The written test, the first step in the hiring process, is scheduled to be administered at the following times:

  • Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 10 a.m.
  • Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 10 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 10 a.m.

The timed computer-based test begins promptly at the time listed and late arrivals will not be able to test. The test will be given at the Leawood Police Department, 9617 Lee Blvd., and takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete. To register for a testing session, please call (913)642-5555, ext. 212 or contact us by e-mail. Seating is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Registrations for testing will NOT be accepted less than 72 hours before a test date.

Those who pass the written test are added to the eligibility list from which applicants are drawn to participate in the second phase of the hiring process, an oral interview board. Preference will be given to applicants with prior law enforcement or military experience. City residency is not required. The salary range for the four levels of Police Officer is $36,150 to $69,139.

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