What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Elizabethtown Police Department?
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We utilize a third party service called Guardian Alliance for applications and background investigations. You will be asked for your name, email address, and phone number. You will then be sent a secure link to apply through Guardian Alliance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Pay starts at $60,094, plus a $4,653 annual state incentive upon completion of police academy, for a total of $66,478 with higher pay for up to 10 years of experience for lateral candidates. New Hires will be required to sign a 3 year contract upon hiring. This contract is non-prorated for new hires, and prorated for lateral candidates.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIZABETHTOWN POLICE OFFICER
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- 21 years of age at the time of written test
- High School Graduate or GED
- No Felony Convictions
- Able to read, write, and understand English
- Valid Operator’s License
- Not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm
- Have not received a dishonorable discharge or general discharge under dishonorable conditions from a military service branch.
- Have not had certification as a peace officer revoked from another state
- Be able to pass a background investigation
- Be able to pass all physical and suitability screening examinations required to be a police officer, including a polygraph examination
- Physical testing requirements can be found at http://docjt.ky.gov
- No visible tattoos on hands, face, or neck.
- No use or possession of marijuana in the past 12 months
- No use or possession of any other illegal drug in the past five years
- Have not demonstrated a pattern of not paying owed debt (poor credit habits)
HIRING PROCESS (Non-Laterals)
- Online Civil Service Test
- PT Test
- Suitability Screening
- Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph Examination
- Background Investigation
- Medical/Drug Screening
HIRING PROCESS (Laterals)
- Interview
- PT Test
- Background Investigation
- Drug Screen
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,747.00 - $71,131.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass an advanced, in depth background check in accordance with state and federal requirements for law enforcement.
- Are you able to pass Kentucky POPS physical fitness standards for entry into police academy.
- Are you a U.S. Citizen?
- Do you speak English?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,747 - $71,131