Lateral applicants must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States for at least one year.
Applicants must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council-approved Basic Training Course or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards certification.
Applicants who are not currently Kentucky police officers must obtain reciprocity from KLEC before submitting an employment application.
Applicants must not have had peace officer certification permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or GED program.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Applicants who served in any branch of the U.S. armed forces must have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
Applicants must not have a felony conviction or any pending criminal action.
Applicants must not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm.
Applicants must submit to an oral interview and psychological evaluation.
Applicants must undergo a thorough background investigation.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment medical examination, drug screen, and polygraph examination.
Applicants must be able to work a varied work schedule.
Responsibilities
Deter crime and assure community safety through high-visibility policing.
Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators.
Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people and property.
Conduct initial investigations.
Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions.
Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies.
Attend court and provide evidence.
Description
Examples of duties include:
Deter crimes and assure community safety through high-visibility policing
Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
Conduct initial investigations
Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
Attend and provide evidence in court
Requirements
Minimum requirements for all lateral applicants:
Must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States with a minimum of one (1) year full-time experience;
Must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) approved Basic Training Course, or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification;
If applicant is not currently a police officer in Kentucky, reciprocity must be granted by KLEC prior to submitting an application for employment. (Go to the KLEC website for more information);
Not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state;
Be 21 years of age or older;
Be a U.S. citizen;
Be a graduate of an accredited high school or G.E.D. program;
Possess a valid driver's license;
If applicable, received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions for serving in any branch of the armed forces of the United States;
Not have a felony conviction or any criminal action pending;
Not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm;
Must submit to an oral interview;
Take a psychological evaluation;
Must submit to a thorough background investigation;
Pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen;