The City of La Cygne, Kansas is seeking an experienced, community-focused law enforcement professional to serve as its next Chief of Police.

La Cygne is a growing community of approximately 1,050 residents located just south of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The city is committed to supporting its Police Department through modern equipment, innovative technology, and a philosophy of community-oriented policing.

Position Highlights

• Starting Salary: $60,320 annually DOE
• 4 Full-Time Sworn Officers
• Up to 3 Part-Time Officers
• Modern Patrol Fleet
• Updated Records Management System RMS
• Automated License Plate Reader ALPR System
• Axon Body-Worn Cameras
• Axon TASER Devices
• Modern technology and equipment
• Community-oriented policing philosophy
• Supportive community

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Patrol experience required.
• Investigative experience preferred.
• Kansas law enforcement certification, or the ability to obtain Kansas certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must establish residence within a 20-minute drive time of the City of La Cygne within a timeframe established by City policy.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.

Desired Leadership Qualities

• Leads with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Builds positive relationships with the community.
• Mentors and develops officers while maintaining high standards.
• Embraces modern policing strategies and technology.
• Works collaboratively with City leadership and regional law enforcement partners.

Why La Cygne?

• A supportive, close-knit community that values its Police Department.
• A progressive agency equipped with modern tools and technology.
• Opportunity to lead a department where your vision and leadership will make a lasting impact.
• Small-town quality of life with convenient access to the Kansas City metropolitan area.

If you are an experienced law enforcement leader who is committed to professional policing and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter, résumé, and completed employment application to the City of La Cygne.
City of La Cygne, Kansas
City Hall - 206 N Broadway St.
La Cygne, KS 66040

or use the online application linked below.

Reports To: Chief of Police/Public Health Officer
Location: City of La Cygne, Kansas
Starting Wage: $21-23/hour (certified or not)

Employee provided:

• New uniforms, vests and boots
• Axon Body 4 cameras
• Taser T7s
• Pepperball launchers and other less-than-lethal options

Requirements

• Must reside within a 25 mile radius of La Cygne within 3 months of hire
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass background check and drug screening
• Good ethical and moral standing
• Hiring process may consist of a written test and a 3 person oral board interview

How to Apply:

Submit a completed City of La Cygne Employment Application to:
City of La Cygne, Kansas
City Hall - 206 N Broadway St.
La Cygne, KS 66040

or use the online application linked below.

Job Duties:

• Maintains property rentals by advertising and filling vacancies, enforcing rules and leases, and maintaining and securing premises.
• Knowledge of income based properties, 3rd party verifications, Section 515, Yardi knowledge
• Accomplishes financial objectives by collecting rents, paying bills, forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures, and initiating corrective action
• Maintains property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforcing rules of occupancy, evictions, inspecting units, completing repairs, planning renovations, completing landscaping/snow removal services, upkeep & clean Community Center.
• Budget preparation and grant administration, regular reports to various agencies
• Follow all USDA guidelines and Handbook, Fair Housing Training and Knowledge
• Preparing agenda for monthly board meetings and preparing financial statements
• Training of Board members & providing notebook
• Provide and present Year End Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet, Actuals yearly in April
• Maintain the Minutes Book, signed by two Board of Directors, with a copy sent monthly to the City of

LaCygne to keep for their records.

• Any other duties as directed by the Board
• General office duties
• Guides and assists maintenance duties, work orders, ordering all materials, unit walk thru’s and to do lists of vacants.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Some computer skills required, simple math skills, Quickbooks, Yardi
Ability to write short correspondence, Light typing, Excel spread sheet knowledge helpful
Problem solving and conflict resolution

Physical demands of this job are described herein:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and sit. The employee may be required to stoop, reach, climb, kneel, crawl, and/or crouch. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 lbs frequently and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities are required for this job such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.