Description

The Oldham County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a LATERAL DEPUTY SHERIFF, with immediate openings available. 

Applications are to be submitted to the Oldham County Sheriff’s Office, 100 W. Jefferson St., Suite 2, La Grange KY 40031, no later than DATE TO BE DETERMINED. 

Minimum Requirements for all lateral applicants:

• Must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States with a minimum of one year of full-time experience; and

• Must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) approved Basic Training Course, or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification; and

• If applicant is not currently a police officer in Kentucky, reciprocity must be granted by KLEC prior to submitting an application for employment. (Go to the KLEC website for more information - klecs.ky.gov/reciprocity); and

• Must not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state.

Shift Information: 10-hour shifts (1300 hrs to 2300 hrs) with rotating days off.

Starting Salary: Base salary of $57,740.80 - $68,016.00 annually (3.4% increase scheduled for July 1, 2024), dependent upon experience and years of service, plus KLEFPF (currently $4,300 annually). 

Deadline for this process: May 6, 2024

Application Point of Contact (POC): Chief Deputy Jim Acquisto 

Application POC Phone: 502-222-9501 

Application POC Email: jacquisto@oldhamcountyky.gov