Police Recruit
Shelbyville Police Department | Shelbyville, KY
Date Posted: 1/29/2024 9:20:00 AM
Description:
General Duties: This position serves under the police sergeant and routinely works 6 eight-hour days per week. Initial duties will be the completion of basic training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT). After graduation, 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 21 years of age by the time of graduation from basic training at DOCJT.
- Must possess a High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate (GED).
- 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: Competitive starting pay. Upon completion of basic training, a recruit is eligible to receive an additional $4,300 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: (see above)
Application Deadline: 02/29/2024
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 Thursday, Feb. 29. 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
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