Police Department Salary & Benefits

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Sworn Officer Salary Ranges

  Police Officer

 $57,700 - $75,286

 Master Police Officer 

 $67,500 - $88,072
 

 Corporal

 $75,000 - $97,858 
 

 Sergeant 

 $83,000 - $105,142

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 $86/month for employee, $249/month for family. 
  • Health Savings Accounts for QHDP participants.
    • The City contributes $1,500 annually for employee-only coverage.
    • 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). 
  • Certified/lateral officers with patrol experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits.

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.