Police Officer
The City of Topeka is seeking individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. We believe in recruiting the best, brightest, most diverse candidates to serve our citizens and make our community safer. A Police Officer is primarily responsible for enforcing the law and protecting the public. Police Officers detect and prevent crime, complete assignments and participate in community safety programs.
Interested candidates must schedule, complete, and pass the written test and have a current military PT Test with a passing score (or complete the Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT)) to be eligible for consideration.
To register for an upcoming test date, please click ‘Register Now' at www.topeka.org/tpdrecruiting.
What to expect in the recruitment process:
- Register for and complete the Written Test and Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT)
- Background Investigation
- Interview Process (Initial, Staff and Civil Service Interviews)
- Command Staff Interview Board
- Exam Process (Polygraph, Psychological and Medical Exams)
- Final Offer
Annual entry rate of pay: $53,000.00
Questions? Contact our Recruiting Team! Call Sgt. J. Joyce at 785-368-2419 or email jjoyce@topeka.org.
Benefits & Incentives
- Receive GI Bill Benefits throughout the Academy and FTO Phase
- Department issues all required gear
- Granted 24 core CJ credits at Washburn University
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,000/year
- 96 hours of Vacation earned per year (first four years)
- Funeral Leave (up to three days), Personal Leave (two awarded annually), Perfect Attendance Leave (one per quarter)
- 11 Paid holidays per year (time-and-a-half in addition if working)
- Medical Expense Reimbursement (up to $1,300)
- Retirement is under KP&F. Full retirement is available at 25 years of service & 50 years of age.
- 10-Hour work days for Patrol Officers and Academy
- Approximately $1 per hour raise per year (for 15 years)
- Education Bonus (Associate’s Degree: $25/month, Bachelor’s Degree: $100/month, Master’s Degree: $125/month)
- Shift Differential pay ($.70/hr for shifts starting after noon)
- 4.5 Hours of Pay / Compensatory Time for Off-Duty Court appearances
- Physical Incentive Pay (up to $90/quarter)
- Compensation for Certified Bilingual Officers ($75/month)
- $1.25/hr for Field Training Officers
- Premium Pay for Detectives and Sergeants
- Promotion and Specialty Unit selection points for Military Service and Formal Education
- Minimum 7-day Notification of schedule change
- Contractual Agreement Between the City of Topeka and FOP Lodge #3