Recruitment

The department is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce. The department values and promotes diversity as a strategic advantage and will take affirmative action to maintain a diverse workforce. Diversity refers to human differences, including those based on culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. Some of the benefits the city derives from a diversity of its workforce are different viewpoints and perspectives in decision making, greater innovation and creativity, and a broad pool of qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a valid Kentucky drivers license
• High school diploma or GED
• If prior military service, must have received an honorable discharge.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm

Documentation

You must successfully complete:

• A complete background investigation
• A drug screen test
• An interview
• A physical fitness test (POPS standards)
• A polygraph examination
• A written test
• Certified Officers are exempt from portions of this process

Benefits

• Accumulation of sick and vacation time from year to year 
• Hazardous duty retirement (CERS)
• 3 weeks paid vacation every year
• All equipment and uniforms are provided by the department.
• Annual uniform allowance
• Cost of living increases 
• Full paid dental insurance (family or single)
• Fully paid health insurance (family or single)
• Home fleet 
• Life insurance on the officer paid in full (based on salary)
• Competitive pay for non-certified officers; Certified officer based on experience

How to Submit an Application

In order to respond to any job posting, you must submit a completed Employment Application Form to the Human Resources Administrator. Link to employment application will be provided when a job opening is posted.