The City of Leawood Police Recruitment Unit

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
• and 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 Police Department conducts an open recruitment program throughout the year, to maintain an eligibility list of applicants. The written test, the first step in the hiring process, is scheduled to be administered at the following times:

• Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at 6 p.m.,
• Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at 10 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 3, 2010, at 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 6 p.m.

The timed 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. To register for a testing session, please call (913)642-5555, ext. 212 or e-mail professionalstandards@leawood.org at least 24 hours in advance. 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, when an open position becomes available.

A city application must be submitted prior to testing. The application is available through the link below, at the police department or at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive in Leawood. If you are interested in a career with the Leawood Police Department you may fill out the Online Application here.

Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience. City residency is not required. The salary range for the four levels of Police Officer is $36,150 to $69,139.

The following video is a short overview of the City of Leawood Police Department.  Please click the badge below to start the video.