Police Officer

•Trainee Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

•3.3 Fayette County, KY Job Details $28.78 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Uniform allowance Qualifications Outdoor work experience English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Below are instructions for applying for the position of Police Officer

•Trainee with the Lexington Police Department. Please read and follow the instructions carefully: 1. All applicants must first submit a completed application to be invited to the written test. 2. Once an application has been submitted, applicants cannot go back and make changes.

Application Sections:

Register (First-time applicants only) Login My Profile Start Questionnaire Review and Submit 3. Click the "SUBMIT" button in the top right corner of the page. This should take you to the Application Confirmation page, where you will see ¿You have successfully completed your job application.¿ 4. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will also receive a confirmation email from at the email address you provided. 5. For Police Officer

•Trainee applications only : We do not require preferences, work experience/education, references or military service. However, this information will be required at a future date in the testing process. SALARY The minimum salary is $28.780 per hour (Starting Pay) This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Plus, yearly state training incentive, education incentive, and uniform/equipment allowance where applicable and take-home vehicle upon solo-phase. Step increases each year of service.

FILING DEADLINE DATE OPEN UNTIL FILLED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

United States Citizen Applicants must be 21 years of age by December 20, 2027, and must not have reached their 41st birthday prior to the start of the academy High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification Possession of valid driver's license Applicants for the position of Police Officer

•Trainee will be required to disclose any and all tattoos and body alterations as part of the application process. The Chief of Police or the Chief's designee will review the applicant's tattoo or body alteration and determine whether the applicant will be approved for further consideration in the application process. Tattoos that appear on the hands, neck, above the neck, anywhere on the head, ears, face, mouth, tongue or teeth are prohibited.

NOTE:

A single ring tattoo around the base of one finger may be permitted to be visible at all times while on duty if approved by the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee. The complete personal appearance policies for the LPD are available to read online at: lexingtonky.gov/police-department-policies Able to read, write and understand the English language and follow instructions Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule A person of sobriety and integrity, and have been an orderly, law-abiding citizen Never have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patrols a designated area of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic, to reduce traffic accidents and to enforce laws and ordinances Responds to calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, burglaries, neighborhood disturbances, domestic violence situations, reckless drivers, vandalism and other misdemeanors and felonies Secures the scene of a crime or accident; administers first aid; gathers and identifies evidence; makes photographs and diagrams on the scene; obtains witnesses; and makes arrests Conducts criminal investigations of homicides, rapes, burglaries, robberies, frauds, thefts, assaults, vice and other crimes Responds to calls in an off-duty capacity when required Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other legal notices; issues traffic citations; and prepares traffic accident and criminal offense reports Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and citations made Acts as an information source for citizens concerning laws and ordinances

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be able to perform all the essential job duties, including but not limited to: having the physical strength and agility necessary to do police work, which includes the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and exposure to hazards; standing, lifting, carrying, walking, running, bending and effectively dealing with resistance from arrestees. Based on preliminary testing (written exam, physical agility exam, oral exam), a certain number of individuals will be extended a conditional job offer that is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph examination to qualify for selection by the Chief of Police to proceed to subsequent pre-employment screening that may result in hire and appointment to Police Officer

•Trainee. All Police Officer

•Trainee positions require drug testing and a complete medical examination after any conditional job offer is extended.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo sit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

Phone:

(859) 258-3030

Website:

lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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