(KMZA)-- A new Seneca police officer has been hired.

On the recommendation of Police Chief Jordan Weaver, the Seneca City Council at their February 3rd meeting approved the hiring of Phillip Steinlage, of Corning.

Steinlage will attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson next month.

No date is set yet for his first day on the the job.

He will be paid a starting salary of $14.50 an hour.