POOL - Law Enforcement Role Players (Part time)

33919BR

Position Overview:

The role player will facilitate and participate in basic training scenarios as assigned. Law enforcement experience is not required.

The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.

The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.

This is a POOL- Part time- Temporary position located at the Kansas Law Enforcement Center in Yoder, Kansas.

Job Description:

90%

Support the scenario-based training of KLETC. KLETC creates scripts for role players to follow. Role players will follow directions from assigned KLETC staff members.

5%

Assist in set-up and teardown of scenarios as necessary.

5%

Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older at time of hire.

2. Must be physically and emotionally capable to perform the essential functions and demands of their assigned work in a safe and effective manner.

3. Must be able to endure exposure to extreme weather conditions from time to time.

4. Must be able to use/tolerate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

5. Must be able to pass background check.

6. Remain “in role” during training mission.

7. Portrays an assigned role. Stays in character, applies independent judgement within the scripted scenarios or ad-lib if directed. Utilizes creativity to make situations real in a training environment.

8. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructors.

9. Dress in appropriate apparel to the role.

10. Maintain satisfactory standards of competency, appearance, and integrity. Fraternization to include out of role conversations during role play on campus with KLETC basic students is prohibited.

11. Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Current or former law enforcement experience.

Contact Information to Applicants:

Barbara Harrison

[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction:

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.

• Resume

• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins October 16, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Advertised Salary Range:

18.00

Application Review Begins:

16-Oct-2026

Anticipated Start Date:

26-Oct-2026

Primary Campus:

Kansas Law Enforcement Trn Ctr

FTE:

.50

Reg/Temp:

Temporary

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule:

M-F, 4 hours

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.