Personnel Specialist PROMOTIONAL

Salary: $21.25 Hourly
Location : 517 Court Place, Louisville, KY 40202, KY
Job Type: Full_Time
Job Number: 021120-26-1
Department: Louisville Metro Police Dept.
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
The purpose of this position is to update and maintain employee status records as it pertains to employment, personnel, payroll, and compensation data for an assigned department.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT, FULL-TIME, REGULAR EMPLOYEES OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Examples of Duties

• Prepares lists, records information on forms, completes and processes standard forms, documents, and reports and corrects mistakes.
• Enters, codes, stores, edits, and retrieves database records and files.
• Determines hours worked from time sheets, adds total hours worked, determines overtime hours, verifies pay rates and submits payroll.
• Processes, prepares, and corrects reports of employee attendance; vacation, sick, compensatory, and personal day accruals; wage and overtime costs; and employee turnover.
• Explains personnel and payroll procedures and computation techniques to answer questions and to resolve payroll problems.
• Provides information and processes forms for FMLA, worker's compensation claims, injured employees, and OSHA reports.
• Processes applications to continue the interviewing and hiring process.
• Contacts candidates and prepares and mails correspondence to schedule employment interviews and pre-employment examinations.
• Prepares and processes requests and forms for employment verification and criminal records.
• Assists with employee orientation sessions.
• Responds to inquiries from applicants and employees, explains procedures and regulations, and provides information to the public.
• Compiles data, calculates numbers and totals, and prepares activity reports.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

MUST BE A CURRENT, FULL-TIME, REGULAR EMPLOYEE OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT

• Associate's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Education, Industrial Relations, Political Science or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of employment application processing, payroll processing, or human resource experience.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them.
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
• Must not have retired, resigned, or separated from employment with a law enforcement agency under investigation or due to pending or final disciplinary actions.
• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

Training & Experience: 100%
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave
Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week
• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)
Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week
• Ineligible For Benefits
Temporary Positions
• Ineligible For Benefits
Interns
• Ineligible For Benefits
01


Are you a current, regular employee of the Louisville Metro Police Department?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Education, Industrial Relations, Poltical Science, Public Administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have at least two years of employment application processing, payroll processing, or human resources experience?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have any criminal action pending against you? This would include probation, ongoing restitution payments, or anything else that would require you to appear in court.

• Yes
• No

05


Have you been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

06


Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you willing to take a drug test?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you willing to take a polygraph?

• Yes
• No

09


Have you ever retired, resigned, or separated from employment with a law enforcement agency under investigation or due to pending or final disciplinary actions?

• Yes
• No

10


Have you illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within the past six months?

• Yes
• No

11


Have you illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within the past one year?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within the past six years?

• Yes
• No

Required Question