Lateral Deputy Sheriff 2025

Oldham County Fiscal Court; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 59,703 - 70,302; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in La Grange, Kentucky, is seeking applicants for the position of Lateral Deputy Sheriff with immediate openings. Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a full-time sworn police officer and be KLEC certified or eligible. The position includes 10-hour rotating shifts and a salary range of $59,703.99 to $70,302.69 annually, plus additional benefits. Interested applicants should contact Chief Deputy Jim Acquisto for further details.

Qualifications

• Must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States for at least one year.
• Completion of KLEC approved Basic Training Course or eligibility for KLEC certification.
• Knowledge of KLEC reciprocity requirements if not currently a police officer in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill duties as a lateral Deputy Sheriff with rotating shifts.
• Assist in law enforcement activities in La Grange, Kentucky.

Skills

Full-time sworn police officer experience

Training from a KLEC approved course

Knowledge of KLEC reciprocity requirements

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);
• 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]