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Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).

Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department. Applicants are required to successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee's health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program's administrative staff. This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary: Shift Premium

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https:

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