KY Certified Police Officer

cityofashland· Police
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📍 Ashland, Kentucky, United StatesFull Time

About this role

ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT - Certified Police Officers


APPLICATION PROCESS
• Application
• Meet body modification/relaxed tattoo policy
• Suitability screening
• Background investigation
• Oral interview
• Polygraph
• Psychological screening
• Medical Exam
• Drug Screen


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Patrol Operations – Detective- Bicycle Patrol-DARE - School Resource Officer - Range Officer - Field Training Officer - Honor Guard-Court Liaison Officer - SWAT


PAY AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary minimum $25.700 per hour; adjustable for Kentucky law enforcement experience
  • $850 annual clothing allowance
  • $4562/year KLEFPF Fund
  • 3 vacation weeks after 1-year probation
  • 11 Paid holidays + 1 additional day for birthday
  • 1 sick day per month (accumulated 120 days)
  • Yearly sick time buy-back program at ½ rate available for employees not using sick leave beyond 120 days
  • Full uniform issued upon employment
  • Duty weapon provided
  • YMCA membership 3/4 paid for one adult membership
  • On duty physical wellness opportunities
  • Take home vehicle within 15 miles
  • 12-hour work schedule with 8 hours built in overtime
  • Hazardous duty retirement through County Employee Retirement System
  • $100,000.00 term life insurance carried by the City of Ashland
  • Additional life insurance for spouse and children available
  • Flexible spending account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $3300
  • Dependent childcare account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $5000
  • Deferred compensation (401k/457/k) available from Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Health insurance, dental plan and vision plan
  • City of Ashland provides self-insurance plan (Anthem Benefits) for health. Employee only; $55.74/pay period.
  • Employee +1; $83.61/pay period Family coverage:
    $111.48/pay period
  • $35 copay on office visits, Deductible $1500 per person individual/$3000 for family, Maximum Out of Pocket expense (in network) $4,000 per person individual/ $8000 family effective 30 days after employment
  • Dental coverage $1500 per person per year maximum


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Citizen of the United States
  • Meet qualifications in City of Ashland Ordinance #205, 2024
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • High school graduate or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • No prior felony
  • Kentucky Law Enforcement Certification in good standing
  • Graduation from a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council approved academy within the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Retired Kentucky peace officers regaining employment with approval from County Employees Retirement System along with contractual requirements under KRS 95.022
  • Non-retired officers agree to 3-year employment agreement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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This KY Certified Police Officer role at cityofashland is based in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This KY Certified Police Officer position at cityofashland was posted on Feb 25, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
KY Certified Police Officer
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