Salary: Starting rate of $22.48 per hour

Required education: High school or equivalent

Required license or certification: Valid driver’s license, POPs Certification or equivalent, KY Department of Criminal Justice training certification or equivalent.

Minimum Officer Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• No convictions for a felony or domestic violence offense
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Candidates must pass a physical agility test
• Good driving, police, and employment record
• Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Certification or equivalent
• POPs Certification
• Must adhere to the City of Pikeville Police Department Tattoo Policy (see policy excerpt below)

                                         7. Tattoos, Brands, Body Mutilation

                                                 a. Visible tattoos and brands are prohibited for all police employees.

                                                 b. Members with existing tattoos and/or brands are prohibited from obtaining additional visible tattoos and/or brands

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave
• Retirement: Employees join County Employee Retirement System
• NO COST for Health, Dental, and Life Insurance (employee only)
• Uniforms and accompanying items, including body armor, are provided

Testing Process

• Physical agility test (see D.O.C. J.T.)
• Written exam (general police aptitude and comprehensive writing skills)
• Applicant background interview
• Suitability Screener
• Oral interview
• In-depth background investigation
• Polygraph
• Drug Screen
• Medical physical

To submit your application for this position, please go to City’s website: www.pikevilleky.gov.  Send resumes to hr@pikevilleky.gov

CITY OF PIKEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER