Certified Police Officer Job Northern Kentucky USA,Government

Location: Northern

The Keller Police Department is a community-driven, State recognized and Nationally Accredited organization committed to excellence and partnering with the community to make Keller a better place to live, visit and conduct business. Other communities are proudly partnering with the City of Keller for their policing, 9-1-1 NETCOM Communications, detention and animal control efforts. We are looking for quality candidates to apply for our Police Officer open positions and to become part of a longstanding and proud history of partnerships and a professional law enforcement careers that establish a standard of excellence.

Below is a recap of the starting officer pay, lateral officer program, and minimum position requirements.

The City of Keller Police Department offers new hires two incentive pays.

New Hire Incentive Pay:

Lateral Officer Program
- Based on TCOLE experience and internal equity, lateral officers who are selected for employment may be eligible for a $7,500 "sign-on" incentive. In addition, the officer will be placed on the Step Plan based on their years of experience as a certified peace officer.

Relocation Pay
- Candidates who are selected for employment may be eligible for a $2,500 relocation stipend for living further than 75 miles from Keller Police Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer is to perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain citizen safety, protection of life and property, and compliance with City, State, and Federal laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Patrol an assigned area via foot or vehicle to ensure law compliance and investigate suspicious activities, individuals, vehicles, or conditions.
2. Make arrests of individuals who violate the law and/or ordinances.
3. Subdue violent individuals.
4. Enforce City, State, and Federal Laws.
5. Respond to calls for assistance and provide the necessary police protection.
6. Issue traffic citations or warnings to individuals violating traffic laws.
7. Investigate traffic accidents and direct traffic.
8. Conduct preliminary investigation of crimes and crime scenes to uncover and collect/document relevant evidence and/or testimony.
9. Conduct searches according to due process procedures.
10. Interact with the community to establish a close working relationship.
11. Provide general public safety services during emergency conditions such as inclement weather and traffic accidents.
12. Testify in court as required.
13. Respond to reports of sick, injured or demented persons.
14. Conduct proactive police patrol in an assigned area.
15. Investigate suspicious vehicles and persons.
16. Respond to and investigate causes of mechanical alarms.
17. Prepare cases and reports for court.
18. Transport prisoners to County or local facilities.
19. Check the security of business establishments in this jurisdiction.
20. Conduct targeted patrols of school areas and municipal parks.
21. Assist in the recovery and control of animals in this jurisdiction.
22. Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at emergency fire scenes.
23. Maintain and inspect department vehicles and equipment.
24. Complete assignments as directed.
25. Arrive at work on time every day, in good physical and mental condition.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Promote the designated organizational culture in actions, behavior and performance of duties.
2. Conduct follow-up investigations.
3. Process prisoners into jail facility.
4. Conduct and document vehicle and equipment inspections.
5. Attend training sessions for professional and personal growth.
6. Perform undercover investigative work as needed.
7. Utilize safety equipment as provided by the city.
8. Acquire / maintain knowledge of accepted police best practices as standardized by CALEA and TPCA accreditation programs.
9. Perform other duties as assigned or directed by a supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work performed indoors in climate-controlled facilities and outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Officer subject to extensive travel throughout an assigned patrol area on foot or in a vehicle, and will be exposed to stressful, hostile and dangerous situations/conditions. Incumbent must be able to run, jump and climb on various inclines, terrain and surfaces, and lift, carry, push, and/or drag objects or persons weighting up to 150 pounds unassisted (except by mechanical or stationary self-contained objects).

Job requires the ability to drive in all weather conditions and read license plates, tags, street signs, and addresses from long distances at various speeds, day and night. Hours include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Final date to receive applications:
September 7, 2026
All candidates interested in applying must complete an online application (), even if attaching a cover letter and resume.
All applicants must successfully complete the following:
Personal History Statement (PHS) (Download Personal History Statement Form) Candidates can email a scanned,…