Police Lateral

Shelbyville Police Department | Shelbyville, KY

Date Posted: 3/25/2024 12:55:36 PM

Description:

The Shelbyville Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time police lateral.

General Duties: This position serves under the Police Sergeant and routinely works a 40-hour work 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; and attending mandatory continuing education programs.

Education and Experience Qualifications: Must be 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. Must possess P.O.P.S. certification and have at least one year of experience and completed field training.

Additional Training Requirements: Must complete all annual training requirements.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of modern law enforcement. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances relating to police activities. Knowledge of the geography of the city, including interior plans of major buildings. Skill in the use of firearms. Analytical abilities. Ability to prepare and maintain required reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officers and employees, other police departments/agencies, and the public.

Salary: Compensated based upon years of service in law enforcement. Based upon experience, an officer can start up to 10-year mark on the pay scale. The department participates in hazardous duty retirement and utilizes the KLEPF fund. The department has shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift so that officers enjoy an increase of $1.50 an hour for 2nd shift and $2.00 an hour for 3rd shift. Any officer assigned as an Officer in Charge (OIC) for a shift in the absence of a Sergeant will be given an additional $2.00 an hour for supervisory pay. Excellent benefit package includes: health insurance, life insurance, military leave, paid time off (accrued vacation and holiday hours to be used throughout the year).

Other: The departments take home fleet can be assigned to officers who live within 35 miles from the police station. Off duty details are approved on a case-by-case basis. All uniforms and equipment are provided by the department.

Salary Information: (see above)
Application Deadline: 04/30/2024

Application packets can be obtained at City Hall (315 Washington St., Shelbyville, KY) or downloaded on our website at www.shelbyvillekentucky.com. Applications and any additional documentation must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to be considered. Resumes will not substitute for a complete, signed application. Call (502) 633-2326 for questions. E. O. E. / A. D. A.

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