Police Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

·        Be a US Citizen

·        Valid driver’s license

·        Must be minimum age 21 by August 22, 2021

·        High school diploma or GED

·        An Associate’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university in law enforcement, social sciences, communications, management, or other field which is job-related. (Applicants who do not currently possess an Associate’s Degree or its equivalent may also apply. A program offering college hours equivalent to an Associate’s Degree may be extended to Academy attendees. If so, completion of this program will meet the education requirement for this position. For more information, call 270-687-8861 or 270-687-8867.  OR

·        Two (2) years active duty military OR

·        Three (3) years law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR

·        An equivalent combination of job-related accredited college/university hours and prior law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR

·        Two (2) years full time experience employed in Central Dispatch at the Owensboro Police Department

·        Shall not be convicted felon nor be guilty of a Class A  OR   3 or more Class B misdemeanors

·        Shall not have used illegal drugs within 12 months of anticipated hire date

 

EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS: Current Base hourly rate is $20.149/hour. If you work 2,080 hours per year, this amounts to approximately $41,909. Provided benefits include, but are not limited to; health insurance, group life insurance, and wellness program. Paid time off including vacation, sick time, bereavement, military leave and holidays (for eligible employees). CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement through the Kentucky Retirement System. After completion of required training, police officers are eligible for $4000 a year in state incentive pay; subject to change.

TO APPLY: Visit www.owensboro.org/police or www.owensboro.org and click on Employment Opportunities, then click on the position you are interested in and follow the instructions. If you have any questions or want to confirm receipt of your application, please contact Jo Hall at 270-687-8861 before August 13, 2021.