Police Recruitment Process

Options:

• Pick up a study guide at the City Human Resources Department located in City Hall, 215 SE 7th St., Room 170, Topeka, KS 66603. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Purchase a practice test and/or study guide online directly from the test manufacturer.

Study guides obtained from the City Human Resources Department must be returned the day of the test. If you do not return the study guide on that testing date, you will be assessed a $4.00 charge to cover the cost of the study guide before being allowed to take the written examination. Payment for the study guide may be submitted by personal check, money order or cashiers check made payable to the City of Topeka. Cash will not be accepted.

You will be required to show photo identification to gain admittance into the testing areas. You must maintain photo identification with you throughout the testing process in the event a question of eligibility should arise. Failure to supply some form of formalized identification card, with photograph, such as a Drivers License or State Identification Card will result in the elimination from employment consideration.

If you have passed the POPAT within the last 4 months, you will only need to take the written examination.

1. Use of marijuana within 12 months of date of written test.
2. Use of other illegal drugs within five years of date of written test.
3. DUI convictions without a diversion within 3 years of date of conditional job offer or hiring or other violation that falls within the City Vehicle Policy insurability guidelines will be a disqualifier.
4. If a current restraining or protection order is in effect, the processing of the application will be suspended until the order is no longer in effect. The applicant is responsible for advising the Police Department when the order is no longer in effect.
5. If any traffic charges or any criminal charge(s) are pending, the processing of the application will be suspended until final disposition of the charge(s). The applicant is responsible for advising the Police Department when the case has a disposition. The City of Topeka maintains specific vehicle operation eligibility guidelines. All positions that require driving as part of the position must adhere to these eligibility guidelines. New hire employees must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and city eligible driving record in accordance of City Personnel Provisions at time of hire and throughout the course of employment. Question regarding these guidelines may be directed to Joy Renee Simpson jrsimpson@topeka.org.

Note: Any of the acts described above may not result in disqualification but the totality of circumstances will be considered throughout the selection process

1. Conviction of, or admission to, committing a persons felony after reaching age 18, or any crime that would be classified a persons felony under Kansas statutes.
2. Conviction of a property or non-person felony after reaching age 18, or any crime that would be classified a property or non-person felony under Kansas statutes.
3. Admission to committing a property or non-person felony after reaching age 18, or any crime that would be classified a property or non-person felony under Kansas statutes will be weighted on the facts of the case, taking into account the type of property or non-person crime, any property or non-person crime convictions the application may have and the length of time that has transpired since any crime was committed. The Chief makes the final decision whether or not to disqualify candidate.
4. Conviction of, or admission to committing a persons felony prior to reaching age 18, or any crime that would be classified a persons felony under Kansas statutes.
5. Conviction of, or admission to committing a non-persons felony prior to reaching age 18, or any crime that would be classified a non-persons felony under Kansas statutes when the act occurred within five years of the written test date.
6. Admission or conviction of perjury.
7. No current operator's license or operator's license currently suspended, canceled, revoked, or modified1 at the time of the background check, conditional job offer or hiring.
8. Not a high school graduate and no Kansas recognized GED.KLETC (Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center) requires individuals receiving high school education through homeschooling to provide alternate education verification, examples include ACT scores, SAT scores, or proof of admission to a post-secondary school (i.e.; college).
9. Not a citizen of the United States.
10. Conviction of a domestic violence crime: convictions include diversion agreements, deferred judgments, and expungements – K.S.A 74-5605(d).

Note: Any of the acts described above occurring outside of specified time frames, or acts not listed, will not result in automatic disqualification but will be considered in other phases of the selection process.