What can I expect my first year on the job as a Police Officer?

New Police Officers begin their employment with the Hays Police Department on a mutually agreed upon date. After employed, the Hays Police Department will sign you up for the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). Between your start date & the next open slot for the KLETC, you will begin your 14-week field training program. This is where you are paired up with other officers to start learning the aspects of the Police Officer position. Your 14-week field training program will be put on hold while you attend the 14-week KLETC in Hutchinson, KS. During your 14 weeks at the academy, you will live in the KLETC dorms Sunday night through Friday evening. You will drive home Friday night & return to KLETC Sunday night. All drive time & training time will be paid for. Once you graduate KLETC, you will finish your field training program.


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1. What is the work schedule of a Police Officer?
2. What can I expect my first year on the job as a Police Officer?
3. As a Police Officer applicant, can I do a ride along with the Hays Police Department?
4. Will my out of state Law Enforcement Certification transfer to Kansas?
5. Can you tell me about the Community of Hays?
6. Can I get notified when a position is opened?
7. How do I apply for a job.
8. Can I turn in an application even though the job is not opened?
9. How do I know that my application was submitted?
10. If I apply but I am not selected for a position, will I be notified?
11. Can I submit a resume instead of completing an application online?