Benefits
- Six weeks of paid parental leave
- 80 hours of paid vacation accrued, increasing annually
- Bonus personal leave during first year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid personal days per year
- 9-hour shifts-The ninth hour of each shift is reserved for additional team training and/or on-duty physical fitness. The nine-hour shift affords each officer a three-day weekend every other week and 26 additional days off per year.
- A work culture that encourages training and the ability of all officers to work independently to solve problems.
- Lenexa’s citizens and government is exceptionally supportive of the police department.
- Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center
- Available membership to Lenexa FOP lodge #75 with legal coverage-civil and criminal
- No Kansas residency requirement
- Low cost insurance premiums for medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life starting at $82/month for employee, $237/month for family
- Health Savings Accounts for QHDP participants
o The City contributes $1,500 annually for employee only coverage
o The City contributes $2,000 annually for employee +1 or family coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
- Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic for employees and dependents
- On-site fitness center, lifestyle coaching, and health/wellness management resources
- Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Outstanding training to include out of town opportunities
- All equipment provided, including uniforms, laundry service, and issued iPhone
- Kansas Police & Fire Defined Pension Plan (vested after 15 years, retire at age 50 with 25 years of service)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Roth and/or Traditional investment options)
- 401a Defined Contribution Plan (receive automatic 4% contribution from City of Lenexa beginning day 1, with optional +2% match)
- Unused sick leave buyout upon retirement
- Paid Shift Differential ($.75/hr for Evenings, $1/hr for Midnights)
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,500 per year)
- Paid secondary language stipend ($1,300/year)
- Military service is credited to higher starting pay
- Certified/lateral officers with patrol experience are encouraged to apply
Retirement
Sworn Officers: Kansas Police & Fire state pension system
Civilian Personnel: Kansas Public Employee Retirement System
Civilian Positions & Salary Ranges
For salaries and job descriptions of civilian positions in the Lenexa Police Department, visit Civilian Positions.