KY CERTIFIED Police Officer

Summary

ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT - Certified Police OfficersAPPLICATION PROCESS ApplicationMeet body modification/relaxed tattoo policySuitability screeningBackground investigationOral interviewPolygraphPsychological screeningMedical ExamDrug ScreenCAREER OPPORTUNITIES Patrol Operations – Detective - Bicycle Patrol - DARE - School Resource Officer - Range Officer - Field Training Officer - Honor Guard - Court Liaison Officer - SWATPAY AND BENEFITS Starting salary minimum $23.37 per hour; adjustable for Kentucky law enforcement experience$850 annual clothing allowance$4300/year KLEFPF Fund3 vacation weeks after 1-year probation11 Paid holidays + 1 additional day for birthday1 sick day per month (accumulated 120 days)Yearly sick time buy-back program at ½ rate available for employees not using sick leave beyond 120 daysFull uniform issued upon employmentDuty weapon providedYMCA membership 3/4 paid for one adult membershipOn duty physical wellness opportunitiesTake home vehicle within 15 miles12-hour work schedule with 8 hours built in overtimeHazardous duty retirement through County Employee Retirement System$100,000.00 term life insurance carried by the City of AshlandAdditional life insurance for spouse and children availableFlexible spending account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $2750Dependent childcare account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $5000Deferred compensation (401k/457/k) available from Commonwealth of KentuckyHealth insurance, dental plan and vision planCity of Ashland provides self-insurance plan (Anthem Benefits) for health. Employee only; $55.74/pay period.Employee +1; $83.61/pay period Family coverage: $111.48/pay period$35 copay on office visits, Deductible $1500 per person individual/$3000 for family, Maximum Out of Pocket expense (in network) $4,000 per person individual/ $8000 family effective 30 days after employmentDental coverage $1500 per person per year maximumMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Citizen of the United StatesMeet qualifications in City of Ashland Ordinance #116, 2024Must be 21 years of ageHigh school graduate or GEDValid driver's licenseNo prior felonyKentucky Law Enforcement Certification in good standingGraduation from a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council approved academy within the Commonwealth of KentuckyRetired Kentucky peace officers regaining employment with approval from County Employees Retirement System along with contractual requirements under KRS 95.022Non-retired officers agree to 3-year employment agreementEqual Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT - Certified Police OfficersAPPLICATION PROCESS ApplicationMeet body modification/relaxed tattoo policySuitability screeningBackground investigationOral interviewPolygraphPsychological screeningMedical ExamDrug ScreenCAREER OPPORTUNITIES Patrol Operations – Detective - Bicycle Patrol - DARE - School Resource Officer - Range Officer - Field Training Officer - Honor Guard - Court Liaison Officer - SWATPAY AND BENEFITS Starting salary minimum $23.37 per hour; adjustable for Kentucky law enforcement experience$850 annual clothing allowance$4300/year KLEFPF Fund3 vacation weeks after 1-year probation11 Paid holidays + 1 additional day for birthday1 sick day per month (accumulated 120 days)Yearly sick time buy-back program at ½ rate available for employees not using sick leave beyond 120 daysFull uniform issued upon employmentDuty weapon providedYMCA membership 3/4 paid for one adult membershipOn duty physical wellness opportunitiesTake home vehicle within 15 miles12-hour work schedule with 8 hours built in overtimeHazardous duty retirement through County Employee Retirement System$100,000.00 term life insurance carried by the City of AshlandAdditional life insurance for spouse and children availableFlexible spending account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $2750Dependent childcare account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $5000Deferred compensation (401k/457/k) available from Commonwealth of KentuckyHealth insurance, dental plan and vision planCity of Ashland provides self-insurance plan (Anthem Benefits) for health. Employee only; $55.74/pay period.Employee +1; $83.61/pay period Family coverage: $111.48/pay period$35 copay on office visits, Deductible $1500 per person individual/$3000 for family, Maximum Out of Pocket expense (in network) $4,000 per person individual/ $8000 family effective 30 days after employmentDental coverage $1500 per person per year maximumMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Citizen of the United StatesMeet qualifications in City of Ashland Ordinance #116, 2024Must be 21 years of ageHigh school graduate or GEDValid driver's licenseNo prior felonyKentucky Law Enforcement Certification in good standingGraduation from a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council approved academy within the Commonwealth of KentuckyRetired Kentucky peace officers regaining employment with approval from County Employees Retirement System along with contractual requirements under KRS 95.022Non-retired officers agree to 3-year employment agreementEqual Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr