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.