SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Below are instructions for applying for the position of Police Officer - Trainee with the Lexington Police Department. To be considered for this position, it is very important to read and follow the instructions provided :
- You must submit a completed application to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) to be invited to the written test.
- Your application must contain all information requested in each section. Once you submit your application, you cannot go back and make changes to the application. Save each page when indicated so you do not lose information you have entered.
Application Sections :
RegisterLoginResume (Optional - You may apply with or without a resume)My Profile :First & Last Name
Complete Mailing AddressEmail AddressPhone NumberSubmit Online Application :Self-Identification Details
Terms and AgreementsAfter you click the "SUBMIT" button on the application, a secondary verification is required and can be found at the top of that page.Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from Peoplesoft@Peoplesoft.com at the email address you provided.For Police Officer - Trainee applications only : We do not require preferences, work experience / education, references or military service. However, this information will be required at a future date in the testing process.SALARY
The minimum salary is $28.216 per hour (Starting Pay)
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Plus, yearly state training incentive, education incentive, and uniform / equipment allowance where applicable and take-home vehicle upon solo-phase. Step increases each year of service.
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, June 2, 2025
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
United States CitizenApplicants must be 21 years of age by April 6, 2026, and not have reached their 41st birthday by the filing deadline dateHigh School Diploma or Equivalent CertificationPossession of valid driver's licenseApplicants for the position of Police Officer - Trainee will be required to disclose any and all tattoos and body alterations as part of the application process. The Chief of Police or the Chief's designee will review the applicant's tattoo or body alteration and determine whether the applicant will be approved for further consideration in the application process. Tattoos that appear on the hands, neck, above the neck, anywhere on the head, ears, face, mouth, tongue or teeth are prohibited. NOTE : A single ring tattoo around the base of one finger may be permitted to be visible at all times while on duty if approved by the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee. The complete personal appearance policies for the LPD are available to read online at : lexingtonky.gov / police-department-policiesAble to read, write and understand the English language and follow instructionsAbility to work a flexible or rotating scheduleA person of sobriety and integrity, and have been an orderly, law-abiding citizenNever have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitudeESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patrols a designated area of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic, to reduce traffic accidents and to enforce laws and ordinancesResponds to calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, burglaries, neighborhood disturbances, domestic violence situations, reckless drivers, vandalism and other misdemeanors and feloniesSecures the scene of a crime or accident; administers first aid; gathers and identifies evidence; makes photographs and diagrams on the scene; obtains witnesses; and makes arrestsConducts criminal investigations of homicides, rapes, burglaries, robberies, frauds, thefts, assaults, vice and other crimesResponds to calls in an off-duty capacity when requiredServes warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other legal notices; issues traffic citations; and prepares traffic accident and criminal offense reportsTestifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and citations madeActs as an information source for citizens concerning laws and ordinancesSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be able to perform all the essential job duties, including but not limited to : having the physical strength and agility necessary to do police work, which includes the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and exposure to hazards; standing, lifting, carrying, walking, running, bending and effectively dealing with resistance from arrestees.Based on preliminary testing (written, physical agility, oral), a certain number of individuals will be required to submit to a polygraph, background investigation and suitability screening prior to a conditional job offerThis position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Union dues will be requiredAll Police Officer - Trainee positions require drug testing and a complete medical examination after any conditional job offer is extended.CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below :
Health and wellness benefits : lexingtonky.gov / working / employee-handbook#chapter-3-health-and-wellness-benefitsPaid and unpaid time off benefits : lexingtonky.gov / working / employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefitsDirect depo sit is required of all employees.The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit :
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone : (859) 258-3030
Website : lexingtonky.gov / jobs
E-mail : jobs@lexingtonky.gov
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Salary : $28,216
