The City of Topeka is seeking current Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) for the Topeka Police Lateral Academy. Enjoy big city career opportunities with a small town feel in a community that supports its Police Department.

Current LEOs are eligible for entry pay rates that recognize up to 8 years of previous Law Enforcement experience (up to $32.28/hour!) and enjoy an accelerated hiring process and shortened Academy and FTO training.

The Topeka Police Department offers excellent opportunities for training and career advancements.

Interested candidates must schedule, complete and pass the written test and the Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT) to be eligible for consideration.

To register for an upcoming test date, please click ‘Start Your Application’ on the City of Topeka’s careers site at https://www.topeka.org/careers.

What to expect in the recruitment process:

1. Register for and complete the Written Test and Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT)
2. Background Investigation
3. Interview Process (Initial, Staff, and Civil Service Interviews)
4. Exam Process (Polygraph, Psychological and Medical Exams)
5. Final Offer

Annual entry rate of pay: $53,000.00

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Questions? Contact our Recruiting Team! Call Sgt. J. Joyce at 785-368-2419 or email tpdrecruiting@topeka.org.

Benefits & Incentives

• Attend Police Academy in Topeka – 10-hour work days
• 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
• Vacation Leave (96 hours per year, increases with years of service), Sick Leave (96 hours per year)
• 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
• 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
• Contractual Agreement Between the City of Topeka and FOP Lodge #3