Police Officer

Salary : $62,254.40 Annually
Location : 222 E. 9th Street, Owensboro, KY
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2026-00029
Department: OPD, Patrol
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 12:00 PM Central


Description
A packet with test session options, test sites, mandatory forms and further information will be emailed to applicants at a later date.

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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.

Examples of Duties


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.

Typical Qualifications
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Be a US Citizen
• Valid driver's license
• Must be minimum age 21 by academy graduation date (September 3, 2027)
• High school diploma or GED
• An associate's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university in law enforcement, social sciences, communications, management, or other field which is job-related OR
• Two (2) years active duty military OR
• Three (3) years law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR
• An equivalent combination of job-related accredited college/university hours and prior law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR
• Two (2) years full time experience employed in Central Dispatch at the Owensboro Police Department
• Shall not be convicted felon nor be guilty of a Class A OR 3 or more Class B misdemeanors
• Shall not have used illegal drugs within 12 months of anticipated hire date

Applicants who do not currently possess an associate's degree or its equivalent may also apply. A program offering college hours equivalent to an associate's degree may be extended to academy attendees. If so, completion of this program will meet the education requirement for this position. If you have any questions, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Provided benefits include but are not limited to:
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Retirement

Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:
Vacation
Sick Time
Holidays (for eligible employees)

Benefits are subject to change.
01


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• at least 60 hours of College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03


Do you have at least 2 years active duty military experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question