Interested in a career with the Prairie Village Police Department? 

The Prairie Village Police Department is actively seeking applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications will be reviewed and the selected candidates will be contacted to sit for the written test. Any further questions, click on the 'Police Officer Information Packet' link below or contact Sgt. Myron Ward at 913/385-4623.

• Police Officer

The Prairie Village Police Department is continually accepting applications (Standard Employment Application) for the position of:

• School Crossing Guard

Law Enforcement Application materials:

• Standard Employment Application
• Police Officer Information Packet

The Prairie Village Police Department is accepting applications for Police Dispatcher.  Excellent communication skills via the radio and telephone are required as is the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.  Applicant must have knowledge of Microsoft computer programs and typing skills. This full-time position requires rotating shift work, including weekends and Holidays.  Applicants must successfully pass a polygraph, background investigation, psychological and medical exams.  Salary range is $2,866 to $4,308/month, DOQ, with excellent benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a job with the Prairie Village Police Department?
All applicants for the position of police officer participate in a hiring process that provides equal opportunity, is challenging, and at the same time creates a strong sense of accomplishment and pride in every candidate who becomes a member of the Department.

What are the minimum qualifications for serving as a police officer?
Candidates for police officer must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for employment with the Prairie Village Police Department.

• 21 Years of Age
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Good Moral Character
• Valid Driver's License
• U.S. Citizen
• Has not been convicted; does not have an expunged conviction; has not been placed on diversion by any state or federal government for a crime which is a felony or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
• No DUI within the last five years
• No visible tattoos

Is there a residency requirement for police officers?
Successful candidates must be willing to move within a 35-mile radius of the city limits within two years of hire date. There are no Kansas residency requirements.

Successful candidates attend the Johnson County Regional Police Academy.

Questions? Contact Sgt. Myron Ward at 913/385-4623.