Chief of Police – Galena Police Department

The Galena Kansas Police Department is seeking a highly motivated individual with a desire to serve our community as the next Chief of Police. Galena is in Cherokee County in the southeast corner of Kansas bordering Missouri. The City of Galena offers a strong benefit package that includes 100% coverage for individual health and dental care. Retirement is currently through KPERS.

The Chief of Police position is a salary position based on qualifications. All uniforms and equipment, including take home vehicle are provided, with a mild call volume of 1,000 per year. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a sworn police officer is preferred. Candidates must satisfy all state requirements as set forth in K.S.A. 74-5605 or certification by reciprocity. Applicants must have a valid drivers license.

Further information or to pick up an applications please visit City Hall located at 211 W 7th Street, Galena, Ks 66739. Applications can also be filled out online (see below). Questions may be directed to Chief Dobkins at 620-783-1900.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

City of Galena Employee Application

Name

First

Last

Date of Birth

Drivers License State

Drivers License Number

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Upload your resume

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Upload your cover letter

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Employment Desired

Applying for:

Expected Pay

Have you ever been an employee of the City of Galena?

If so, what department or position?

Date you are available to begin work?

Referred By:

Special Training or Skills that would be of benefit in the job for which you are applying

Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?

If you are a veteran, please list the branch(s) of service and dates served to include type of discharge received.

Employment Experience

Employer

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Start Date:

End Date

Supervisor

Hourly/Salary Rate Starting

Final Rate

Position Held

Reason for Leaving

Employer

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Start Date

End Date

Supervisor

Hourly/Salary Rate Starting

Final Rate

Position Held

Reason for Leaving

Employer

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Start Date

End Date

Supervisor

Hourly/Salary Rate Starting

Final Rate

Position Held

Reason for Leaving

Educational Background

Grammar School

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

High School

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Did you graduate?

Month and Year of Graduation

College

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Course of Study

Did you graduate?

Year of Graduation

Degree or Diploma

Vocational Training: Other

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Course of Study

Did you graduate?

Year of Graduation

Continuing Education

References

Include supervisors and person we may contact to verify your performance and qualifications. Do not give names of persons related to you.

Name

First

Last

Your Supervisor?

Occupation

Organization

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Name

First

Last

Your Supervisor?

Occupation

Organization

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Name

First

Last

Your Supervisor?

Occupation

Organization

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Addendum

At the time of interview you will be required to sign a release form to all access to any and all of your records. This will include high school and college or university transcripts and credit information.

High School/GED Information

High School Name and Address

Copy of High School Diploma is required and must be attached.

Dates Attended

Upload High School Diploma

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

If GED, List Name of School or approved facility and its address

Copy of GED is required and must be attached.

Upload GED

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

College or University Information

College/University Name and Address

Copy of Degree(s) must be attached

Dates Attended

Upload College or University Diploma

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Veteran Information

If you are a veteran, please list the branch(s) of service and dates and include type of discharge received o include the “RE” code.

Name

Date of Service

Type of Discharge "RE"

Places of Residence for the Last 5 Years

Address #1

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Address #2

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Address #3

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Address 1 Move In Date

Address 1 Move Out Date

Address 2 Move In Date

Address 2 Move Out Date

Address 3 Move In Date

Address 3 Move Out Date

Verification

Please check all your information, complete all fields, and attach all supporting documents before submitting this application and addendum.

Electronic Signature

I certify by signing this electronically, that all the information submitted by me on this application is true and complete, and I understand that if any false or misleading information, omissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected, and if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at any time. In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the office’s rules and regulations, and I understand that these rules and or the employee handbook do not form a contract of employment either expressed or implied, and I agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at either my or the department’s option. I also understand and agree that the terms and conditions of my employment may be changed, with or without cause and with or without notice, at any time by the office. I understand that no city representative, other than the Mayor, and then only when in writing and signed by the Mayor, has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specific period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.

To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.

Functional Always active

The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.

Preferences

The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.

Statistics

The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.

Marketing

The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.

Chief of Police – Galena Police Department

City of Galena Employee Application

Employment Desired

Employment Experience

Educational Background

References

Addendum

High School/GED Information

College or University Information

Veteran Information

Places of Residence for the Last 5 Years

Verification

Like this:

Related

Previous

Next

Tri-State Building & Supply Co. Inc

About GALENAKS.GOV

Upcoming Events

Regular City Council Meeting

Care and Connect: Free Blood Pressure and Vitals Checks

Important Forms

2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Employment Application for the City of Galena

Quick Contact

City of Galena Employee Application

Employment Desired

Employment Experience

Educational Background

References

Addendum

High School/GED Information

College or University Information

Veteran Information

Places of Residence for the Last 5 Years

Verification

Share this:

Like this:

Related

About GALENAKS.GOV

Upcoming Events

Important Forms

Quick Contact

Discover more from City of Galena, Kansas