Police Officer

cityofashland· Police
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📍 Ashland, Kentucky, United StatesFull Time

About this role

ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT - Police Officer


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
  • $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 (MUST UPLOAD BIRTH CERTIFICATE)
  • Meet qualifications in City of Ashland Ordinance #205, 2024
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • High school graduate or GED (MUST UPLOAD DIPLOMA/GED)
  • Valid driver’s license (MUST UPLOAD VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE)
  • No prior felony


Must acquire and maintain certification as a Kentucky peace officer under the provisions of KRS 15.382 and 15.402; must complete 40 hours of training annually; must qualify on the Ashland Police Department weapons qualification course with the handgun, shotgun, and any other weapon assigned to or approved for the office to carry as set forth in General Order titled “Weapons Qualification Requirements”; must maintain current certification on First Aid, AED, and CPR; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment in this class.



Equal Opportunity Employer

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This 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 Police Officer position at cityofashland was posted on Aug 14, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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