Police Recruit

Shelbyville Police Department | Shelbyville, KY

Date Posted: 5/23/2022 10:19:56 AM

Description:

General Duties:

This position serves under the Police Sergeant and routinely works six (6) eight-hour days per week. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: enforcing federal, state, and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances; patrolling on foot or in a cruiser to preserve the law and to prevent and discover the commission of crime; securing crime scenes and aiding in investigations; preparing reports and giving testimony in court; enforcing parking regulations; receiving complaints and responding to requests for police assistance; providing traffic control; cooperating with other agencies in emergency situations; attending mandatory continuing education programs.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at date of hire and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Additional Training Requirements:

Must complete basic training during the first year of employment, and must complete all annual training.

Salary:

Compensated through a pay scale that starts at $35,998 annually. Upon completion of the Police Academy, a recruit is eligible to receive an additional $4,000 through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund (KLEFPF). Excellent benefit package. Hiring Process: Applicants must pass a written test, interview, background investigation, suitability screening, and physical before being selected for hire.

Salary Information: $35,998 with the ability to receive KLEFPF incentive after academy completion.
Application Deadline: 07/05/2022

Visit www.shelbyvillekentucky.com or City Hall (315 Washington St., Shelbyville, KY) for an application packet. The application, criminal background check acknowledgment forms, and any other supporting documentation must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. No late applications will be accepted without approval from the office of the Chief of Police. Such approval shall be at the discretion of that office and shall be granted only in extreme situations. A resume will not substitute for a completed and signed application. For questions, call (502) 633-2326. E. O. E. / A. D. A.

Bruce Gentry
Chief of Police
303 Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065