KY Certified Police Officer

Ashland Police Department - Certified Police Officers

Application process includes: application, body modification/relaxed tattoo policy, suitability screening, background investigation, oral interview, polygraph, psychological screening, medical exam, drug screen.

Career opportunities include: Patrol Operations, Detective, Bicycle Patrol, DARE, School Resource Officer, Range Officer, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Court Liaison Officer, SWAT.

Pay and benefits include: starting salary minimum $25.70 per hour; adjustable for Kentucky law enforcement experience, $850 annual clothing allowance, $4562/year KLEFPF Fund, 3 vacation weeks after 1-year probation, 11 paid holidays + 1 additional day for birthday, 1 sick day per month (accumulated 120 days), yearly sick time buy-back program at rate available for employees not using sick leave beyond 120 days, full uniform issued upon employment, duty weapon provided, YMCA membership 3/4 paid for one adult membership, on duty physical wellness opportunities, take home vehicle within 15 miles, 12-hour work schedule with 8 hours built in overtime, hazardous duty retirement through County Employee Retirement System, $100,000.00 term life insurance carried by the City of Ashland, additional life insurance for spouse and children available, flexible spending account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $3300, dependent childcare account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $5000, deferred compensation (401k/457/k) available from Commonwealth of Kentucky, health insurance, dental plan and vision plan, City of Ashland provides self-insurance plan (Anthem Benefits) for health. Employee only; $55.74/pay period. Employee +1; $83.61/pay period Family coverage: $111.48/pay period, $35 copay on office visits, Deductible $1500 per person individual/$3000 for family, Maximum Out of Pocket expense (in network) $4,000 per person individual/ $8000 family effective 30 days after employment, dental coverage $1500 per person per year maximum.

Minimum qualifications include: citizen of the United States, meet qualifications in City of Ashland Ordinance #205, 2024, must be 21 years of age, high school graduate or GED, valid driver's license, no prior felony, Kentucky Law Enforcement Certification in good standing, graduation from a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council approved academy within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, retired Kentucky peace officers regaining employment with approval from County Employees Retirement System along with contractual requirements under KRS 95.022, non-retired officers agree to 3-year employment agreement.