Police Officer I (New Recruits and Lateral Certified Officers)

$54,600 entry salary for recruits

$60,980  including KLEFPF after one year

CVG is deeply committed to our mission of becoming the airport of choice to work for, fly from and do business with. To do this, we foster a culture of teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. Every employee has the opportunity to make a difference, to make travel through CVG an unforgettably positive experience. Join our team of talented professionals in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Join the team that keeps the traveling public safe roadway to runway!

Sworn law enforcement officers perform the traditional Police Officer responsibilities in a unique airport environment. The department offers diverse assignments including K9, investigations, special response team, bike patrol, and drug enforcement. Training is continuous and convenient with a shooting range and training center located on airport property.

Qualifications include:

• Must be 21 years of age or older and a citizen of the United States with a valid operator’s license and pass drug and criminal background screenings. Must not have been convicted of any felony, or of a misdemeanor, involving perjury or false statement.

And at least one of the following:

• Sixty (60) or more semester hours/ninety (90) or more quarter hours from an accredited college/university, or
• Two (2) years of active-duty military (if discharged must be under honorable conditions), or
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience, or
• Current Kentucky Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification and have served a minimum of one (1) year as a sworn officer, or
• Certified Police Officer from another state and have served a minimum of one (1) year as a sworn officer.

Apply today! Applications will be reviewed as they're submitted. Qualified applicants will complete a physical agility test, written assessment, and interview moving toward a conditional offer of employment.
Note: Once a conditional offer of employment is made, candidates will sign an employment contract. Contract specifics will be discussed during the interview process.

Required documentation: Copies of a Birth Certificate, Degrees or proof of required education, and any other pertinent paperwork, to include letters of recommendation and/or POPS Certification, DD214 (military), must be attached to the submitted application.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Lateral certified officer salary is based on years of sworn law enforcement experience.