McPherson Police Department seeks new officers to bolster local force

City offers $23.04 starting wage in ongoing recruitment drive

McPherson Police Department seeks new officers to bolster local force
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MCPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson and its police department are actively recruiting full-time officers with “character, compassion, and courage” to fully staff a 34-member force serving the community's nearly 14,000 residents.

Under the direction of Police Chief Mikel T. Golden, the agency is offering a starting wage of $23.04 an hour and will sponsor basic academy training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center for qualified candidates who are not yet state-certified.

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