Police Officer Lateral Transfer; Certified

Excellent Pay and Benefits!

• Up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive salary based on years of service (currently ranging between $59,243 to $81,321)
• Eligible for annual step and COLA increases
• Eligible for $4,300 annual state training incentive pay
• Structured retention bonuses:
  • 3 years - $2,000
  • 6 years - $3,000
  • 9 years - $5,000
  • 12 years - $6,000
• Yearly clothing allowance of $700
• Take-home fleet
• Tuition reimbursement

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Provide law enforcement services for the Police Department and the citizens of Owensboro to ensure a safe, productive, efficient, and customer-oriented administration of city services, following accepted law enforcement practices under the guidance of designated management, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Patrol assigned areas on foot or in police vehicles to control traffic, prevent crime, maintain peace, and arrest violators. May be assigned to other units as needed.

• 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
• Be POPS certified, with certification portable and obtained without attending the OPD or DOCJT Basic Training Academy

If applying from outside Kentucky, contact K.L.E.C. at  for eligibility verification.

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA—M/F/V/D. ADA accommodations may be requested by calling .