Police Department

Our Mission 

We will work in partnership with the community to provide prompt, professional police service with an emphasis on enhancing quality of life, while maintaining respect for individual rights, human dignity, and building confidence and respect between the Citizens of Wamego and their police department.

The department has many different roles in the community. Many of those roles go without notice but without the dedication of the officers and the support of the community this could not happen. The Wamego Police Department is active with the citizens and businesses, whether it is a child at the Tulip Festival greeting them and saying hello, the high school student job shadowing, or reaching out to grandparents and other seniors learning about safety for the elderly. The department is an active participant with Safe Kids and has a Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician in our department. We also have a School Resource Officer program. The “SRO” gets to gain many new friendships in our schools that really can make a difference. Not only are we seen at the school by the students but at the extra activities parents and the community have a chance to get to know us. All these things allow the relationship between Wamego and their police to become stronger and built on familiarity and trust.

All officers are K.L.E.T.C. certified.

Apply

The WPD application applies to all positions within the Wamego Police Department. Please specify which position(s) you are applying for on the form and if you have a prior military background you are required to furnish proof of an honorable discharge and a copy of your service record.

Please fill out the application and background packet and return it to Chief Paul Schlifke at pschliffke@wamegopd.com or submit by mail to Chief Paul Schliffke, Wamego Police Department, P.O. Box 86, Wamego, Kansas 66547.

APPLICATION

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicant Requirements

• Age: Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
• Education: Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Residence: Applicants must be citizens of the United States and a legal resident of Kansas.
• Character: An applicant’s character must be above reproach. Their records are checked both locally and with the F.B.I. before appointment. The applicant must have never been convicted of a criminal offense and must have a good driving record. (Minor traffic violations do not apply.)
• Health: Good physical condition is a must. An applicant may be required to complete a physical examination certifying him or herself as physically capable of performing required duties.
• Appearance: Applicants must be clean cut, alert, and have the ability to wear a uniform in an approved manner.
• Licenses: Applicants must have a valid Kansas driver’s license. If you have previously been in the armed forces, you will be required to furnish proof of an honorable discharge and a copy of your service record.