Patrol Officer

City of Frankfort | Frankfort, KY

Date Posted: 4/8/2019 9:55:35 AM

Description:

The City of Frankfort, Kentucky, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Patrol Officer I to join our Police Department serving the state’s Capital City. The Frankfort Police Department is a State Accredited Law Enforcement Agency and is dedicated to maintaining a safe and attractive environment for its citizens.

Primary Responsibilities: Patrol Officers are responsible for maintaining security and safety hazards; being observant and responding to potential criminal activity; maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction; controlling and regulating traffic and parking; and investigating all security, safety, criminal, and traffic incidents.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must be 21 years of age and be capable of passing physical agility, written and oral interview testing. Applicants must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a citizen of the United States, valid driver’s license, no felony convictions, have not been prohibited from carrying a firearm and physical strength/agility necessary to perform duties. Candidates must pass post-offer medical and psychological examinations, polygraph testing, drug testing, and an in-depth background investigation. As a condition of employment, recruits must attend an extensive 23 week training course in Richmond, KY. Must acquire and maintain Kentucky Peace Officer certification. Applicants presently certified in Kentucky as a police officer may qualify for an accelerated process. Applicants would be exempt from taking the written test if a Police Officers Professional Standards (P.O.P.S.) certification diploma is provided with the application.

Starting Salary and Benefits: Starting recruit salary is approximately $40,000.00 annually. After successful completion of academy training, the salary increases to $44,000.00 annually. Advancement structure in place to allow upward movement as an officer based upon years of service. Excellent benefit package, including: hazardous duty retirement program, health, dental, vision and life insurance. All initial uniforms and equipment are provided, along with a $750 clothing allowance. Take home vehicle (residing within 15 air mile radius of City Hall). The City of Frankfort provides employees an education assistance program, vacation and sick leave, and a scheduling option that allows 3 to 4 days off per week. The City of Frankfort is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other non-merit based factor.

Salary Information: $40,000/year plus $4,000 training incentive pay
Application Deadline: 05/03/2019

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following by attaching them to their online application found through the City of Frankfort's website:

• a copy of a high school diploma or GED
• official birth certificate (certified by State Registrar)
• a valid driver’s license
• college transcripts if applicable
• a copy of form DD-214 if applicable Incomplete applications may be rejected.

Kathy Fields
HR Director