Police Officer

City of Maysville | Maysville, KY

Date Posted: 4/13/2026 1:43:12 PM

Description:

The City of Maysville is seeking dedicated and community-oriented individuals to join our police force. As a police officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. This is an opportunity to serve a historic and vibrant community, collaborating with a team committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for all. If you are looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply today! The City of Maysville is accepting lateral applicants and new hire applications.

Job Description: Patrols the city and protects lives and property. Enforces laws and prevents crimes. Monitors traffic conditions and flow, operates radar, and issues citations. Responds to accidents and monitors school zones. Maintains visibility to establish police presence. Settles or calms interpersonal disputes. Responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations, accidents, confrontations, injuries, and complaints. Secures and processes crime scenes and interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects, and victims. Obtains witness reports, collects evidence, and prepares files and reports. Apprehends, arrests, and processes criminal violators. Serves warrants, appears, and testifies in courts of law. Transports prisoners. Performs various Community Oriented Policing functions, including attending community meetings and giving public safety demonstrations. Operates a police vehicle and radio. Works closely with other law enforcement officers regarding suspects, witnesses, victims, and related criminal investigations. Records daily activities in logs and prepares reports on activities and investigations. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be a US Citizen
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good driving, police, personal, & employment record
• Must have strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and ability to adapt to diverse circumstances.
• Must pass a written exam and physical agility test; complete a panel interview and have an acceptable background check; Physiological Evaluation, Polygraph Examination and Medical examination with drug screen.

Successful applicants will remain on an eligibility list for one year beyond the written test date.

Application Deadline: 06/30/2026

Please visit the City of Maysville website to complete an online application.

Rhonda Rose
HR Director
216 Bridge Street
Maysville, KY 41056