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City of Owensboro

Police Officer Lateral Transfer (Certified)

Pay: $60,440–$79,458/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Owensboro, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$64,403 / year median in Kentucky

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

The City of Owensboro is hiring experienced Police Officers. Excellent Pay and Benefits!

Up to a $25,000 sign on bonus
Competitive Salary based on years of service (currently ranging between $60,440 to $79,458)
Eligible for annual step and COLA increases
Eligible for $4,429 a year state training incentive pay
Structured Retention Bonuses Þ 3 years
$2000 Þ 6 years
$3000 Þ 9 years
$5000 Þ 12 years
$6000
Yearly clothing allowance of $750
Take Home Fleet
Tuition Reimbursement For more information, please visit www.

owensboro.org/police or call 270-687-8860 Provides law enforcement for the Police Department and ultimately the citizens of Owensboro to ensure productive, safe, efficient, and customer oriented administration of City services using generally accepted law enforcement practices under the direction of designated management with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Patrols assigned beat on foot or in/on appropriate police vehicle in order to: control traffic, prevent crime, prevent disturbance of peace, arrest violators. May be assigned to other units as well. To be considered for a lateral transfer, applicant must: have at least 2 consecutive years of paid experience as a full-time peace officer must have been employed as a full-time peace officer within the previous 12 months, prior to application date Be POPS certified and such certification must be portable and obtained without having to attend the OPD or DOCJT Basic Training Academy If from out of the state of Kentucky, please contact K.L.E.C. at 859-622-6218 to determine eligibility. The City of Owensboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA—M/F/V/D ADA accommodations may be requested by calling 270-687-8542