Attorney

Attorney

Job Opening ID #: 217585Location: Salina / Saline County

Job Posting Closes: Open Until Filled

Kansas Highway Patrolwww.KHPJobs.org

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
  
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
  
• Full/Part-time: Part-Time
  
• Work Schedule: Varies
  
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
  
• Veteran�s Preference Eligible: Yes
  

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay : $ 51.38
  

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary: Serves as the primary legal instructor at the KHP Training Academy by providing legal training to incoming trooper trainees in a classroom setting in the area of criminal & constitutional law; and provides legal updates, annual in-service training, specialized training courses and remedial, legal training to all agency personnel as needed.

Reviews and updates training materials, as needed, based on new case law and/or statutory changes.

Conducts legal research regarding court decisions, Kansas Statutes, administrative regulations, or internal agency policy affecting agency training needs.

For a full position description email request to KHP.Career@KS.GOV , please include the Job ID #.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Graduation from an accredited school of law

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License.

License to practice law in Kansas

Necessary Special Requirements: License to practice law in Kansas

Minimum Requirements: Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or temporary permit to practice law issued by the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of hire.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must submit to and pass a thorough background investigation, including fingerprints.

Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Luther Ganieany
  
• Email: luther.ganieany@KS.GOV
  
• Phone Number: 785-296-5986
  

Required documents for this application to be complete:

On the

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• State of Kansas Online Application
  
• Transcripts
  
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran�s Preference)
  

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• Resume
  
• Cover Letter (optional)
  

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  
• Sick & Vacation leave
  
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  
• Paid State Holidays
  
• Fitness Centers in select locations
  
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
  
• Kansas Highway Patrol has both KPERS and KP&F eligible positions. If you have retired, you will have a waiting period before you can go back to work for a KPERS/ KP&F employer.
  

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