Police Officer

City of Owensboro; Owensboro (KY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Retirement

Zusammenfassung

The City of Owensboro Police Department seeks applicants for a police officer position. A packet with test session options, test sites, mandatory forms and further information will be emailed to applicants at a later date.

Please call 270-687-8860 or 270-687-8867 if you have any questions or need additional information. Patrols assigned beat on foot or in/on appropriate police vehicle in order to: control traffic, prevent crime, prevent disturbance of peace, arrest violators.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must be a US citizen and hold a valid driver's license.
• Minimum age 21 by test date (September 3, 2027).
• Education or equivalent as specified: an Associate’s degree or equivalent hours, or military/law enforcement experience.
• Shall not be convicted felon nor be guilty of 3+ Class B misdemeanors.
• Shall not have used illegal drugs within 12 months of anticipated hire date.

Aufgaben

• Provides law enforcement for the Owensboro Police Department to ensure safe, productive city services.
• Patrols assigned beat on foot or in/on appropriate police vehicle to control traffic, prevent crime, and arrest violators.
• May be assigned to other units as well.

Kenntnisse

US Citizenship

Driver's license

No felonies

No drugs in 12 months

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Two years active duty military OR three years law enforcement experience

Jobbeschreibung

Description

A packet with test session options, test sites, mandatory forms and further information will be emailed to applicants at a later date.

Description

A packet with test session options, test sites, mandatory forms and further information will be emailed to applicants at a later date.

Please call 270-687-8860 or 270-687-8867 if you have any questions or need additional information.

Patrols assigned beat on foot or in/on appropriate police vehicle in order to:

control traffic, prevent crime, prevent disturbance of peace, arrest violators.

May be assigned to other units as well.

Examples of Duties

Provides law enforcement for the Police Department and ultimately the citizens of Owensboro to ensure productive, safe, efficient, and customer oriented administration of City services using generally accepted law enforcement practices under the direction of designated management with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Typical Qualifications

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. If you have any questions, call 270-687-8860 or 270-687-8867.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Be a US Citizen
• Valid driver's license
• Must be minimum age 21 by test date listed (September 3, 2027)
• 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 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

Provided Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Retirement

Paid Time Off Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holidays (for eligible employees)

Benefits are subject to change.

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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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Do you have at least 2 years active duty military experience?