Lateral Deputy Sheriff 2025

Oldhamcountyky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oldham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Lateral Deputy Sheriffs with immediate openings available. Candidates should have a year of law enforcement experience and KLEC training, offering a competitive salary based on experience and service time.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of full-time experience as a sworn police officer.
• Completed KLEC approved Basic Training Course.
• Eligibility for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties and uphold the law.
• Work rotating 10-hour shifts, including weekends off every other week.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Basic Training Course (KLEC)

Understanding of peace officer standards

Job description

Description

The Oldham County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a LATERAL DEPUTY SHERIFF, with immediate openings available.

**ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED TO RE-APPLY**

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 year of full-time experience; and

• Must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) approved Basic Training Course, or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification; and

• 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 - klecs.ky.gov/reciprocity); and

• Must not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state.

Shift Information: 10-hour shifts (1300 hrs to 2300 hrs) with rotating days off (including weekends off every other week).

Starting Salary: Base salary of $59,703.99 - $70,302.69 annually (10% increase scheduled for July 1, 2025), dependent upon experience and years of service, plus KLEFPF (currently $4,300 annually).

Application Point of Contact (POC): Chief Deputy Jim Acquisto

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Application POC Email: [e-mail]