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Application may be completed on computer but must be printed, signed and mailed to us. We cannot accept electronic applications as we must have a paper copy that is signed by the applicant.
Processing:
Each applicant must successfully complete the following:
*Written Examination
*Physical Agility Test
*Oral Board Evaluation
*Psychological Evaluation
*Medical Examination
*Complete Background Investigation
*Final Selection
Physical Requirements:
*At least 21 years of age
*Eyesight 20/70 in both eyes correctable to 20/20
*Hearing normal, or corrected to or near normal
*Free from speech defect
*Physically capable of handling combative situations
Education Requirements:
*Graduate from an Accredited High School or completion of the G.E.D.
*Two years of college (60 semester hours) preferred or work experience in a related field
Residing Requirements:
*Citizen of the United States
*Resident of the State of Kentucky after employment
Character:
*Stable employment record
*Good credit rating
*Good driving record
*Kentucky Drivers License required
*No criminal convictions or pending charges
*Addiction to or use of drugs, or excessive use of alcohol will disqualify
*An honorable discharge if a veteran of the Armed Services
*Professional demeanor requiring high moral standards
Salary:
*$21,000.00 starting Police Officer
*$24,100.00 after successful completion of Basic 16-week Training Academy, which includes the State Incentive
*Up to $2,000.00 for those persons having over 120 college hours, or pro-rated for amount of
completed college hours
*$1,000.00 increase after successful completion of academy and FTO program.
Training Requirements:
*Successfully complete a 16-week (640 hours) Training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, KY
*Complete 14 weeks (560 hours) of strenuous Field Training after attending the Department of Criminal Justice Training, and passing all written and practical examinations
*Departmental Training (i.e.)
1. Firearms
2. C.P.R.
3. First Aid
*Successfully complete one year probationary period for new Recruits
Benefits:
*20 year Kentucky Hazardous Duty Retirement
*3 weeks paid vacation
*Home fleet vehicle for city resident
*Medical Insurance paid for the employee by the City of Somerset
*Dental Plan
*Prescription Card
*Educational and training incentives
*Annual clothing allowance
*Court and overtime pay
*Holiday pay
*Shift differential pay
*Life insurance
*Kentucky Deferred Compensation Program after 6 months of employment
Application may be completed on computer but must be printed, signed and mailed to us. We cannot accept electronic applications as we must have a paper copy that is signed by the applicant.
Processing:
Each applicant must successfully complete the following:
*Written Examination
*Physical Agility Test
*Oral Board Evaluation
*Psychological Evaluation
*Medical Examination
*Complete Background Investigation
*Final Selection
Physical Requirements:
*At least 21 years of age
*Eyesight 20/70 in both eyes correctable to 20/20
*Hearing normal, or corrected to or near normal
*Free from speech defect
*Physically capable of handling combative situations
Education Requirements:
*Graduate from an Accredited High School or completion of the G.E.D.
*Two years of college (60 semester hours) preferred or work experience in a related field
Residing Requirements:
*Citizen of the United States
*Resident of the State of Kentucky after employment
Character:
*Stable employment record
*Good credit rating
*Good driving record
*Kentucky Drivers License required
*No criminal convictions or pending charges
*Addiction to or use of drugs, or excessive use of alcohol will disqualify
*An honorable discharge if a veteran of the Armed Services
*Professional demeanor requiring high moral standards
Salary:
*$21,000.00 starting Police Officer
*$24,100.00 after successful completion of Basic 16-week Training Academy, which includes the State Incentive
*Up to $2,000.00 for those persons having over 120 college hours, or pro-rated for amount of
completed college hours
*$1,000.00 increase after successful completion of academy and FTO program.
Training Requirements:
*Successfully complete a 16-week (640 hours) Training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, KY
*Complete 14 weeks (560 hours) of strenuous Field Training after attending the Department of Criminal Justice Training, and passing all written and practical examinations
*Departmental Training (i.e.)
1. Firearms
2. C.P.R.
3. First Aid
*Successfully complete one year probationary period for new Recruits
Benefits:
*20 year Kentucky Hazardous Duty Retirement
*3 weeks paid vacation
*Home fleet vehicle for city resident
*Medical Insurance paid for the employee by the City of Somerset
*Dental Plan
*Prescription Card
*Educational and training incentives
*Annual clothing allowance
*Court and overtime pay
*Holiday pay
*Shift differential pay
*Life insurance
*Kentucky Deferred Compensation Program after 6 months of employment
