Police Officer

TO APPLY:  Visit www.owensboro.org/police or www.owensboro.org and click on Employment Opportunities, then click the position link; then click To Apply. First time users will need to create an account as instructed.  If you have any questions or want to confirm receipt of your application, please contact Jo Hall at 270-687-8861.

A packet with the test date, test sites, mandatory forms and further information will be emailed to applicants.  The deadline to apply for this test session is 5:00 pm on October 18, 2024.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a US Citizen
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be minimum age 21 by Academy graduation date (anticipated to be July 2025)
• 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. (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.  For more information, call 270-687-8861 or 270-687-8867.  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 a 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

EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS:  Current Base hourly rate is $28.0756/hour.  If you work 2,080 hours per year, this amounts to approximately $58,397. Provided benefits include, but are not limited to; health insurance, group life insurance, and wellness program. Paid time off including vacation, sick time, bereavement, military leave and holidays (for eligible employees). CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement through the Kentucky Retirement System.  After completion of required training, police officers are eligible for $4300 a year in state incentive pay, subject to change.

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA – M/F/V/D

ADA accommodations may be requested by calling 270-687-8542.