Ashland, Ky
ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT - Police Officer
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application
Meet body modification/relaxed tattoo policy
Suitability screening
Background investigation
Oral interview
Polygraph
Psychological screening
Medical Exam
Drug Screen
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Patrol Operations – Detective - Bicycle Patrol - DARE - School Resource Officer - Range Officer - Field Training Officer - Honor Guard - Court Liaison Officer - SWAT
PAY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary minimum $25.700 per hour
$850 annual clothing allowance
$4562/year KLEFPF Fund
3 vacation weeks after 1-year probation
11 Paid holidays + 1 additional day for birthday
1 sick day per month (accumulated 120 days)
Yearly sick time buy-back program at ½ rate available for employees not using sick leave beyond 120 days
Full uniform issued upon employment
Duty weapon provided
YMCA membership 3/4 paid for one adult membership
On duty physical wellness opportunities
Take home vehicle within 15 miles
12-hour work schedule with 8 hours built in overtime
Hazardous duty retirement through County Employee Retirement System
$100,000.00 term life insurance carried by the City of Ashland
Additional life insurance for spouse and children available
Flexible spending account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $3300
Dependent childcare account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $5000
Deferred compensation (401k/457/k) available from Commonwealth of Kentucky
Health insurance, dental plan and vision plan
City of Ashland provides self-insurance plan (Anthem Benefits) for health. Employee only; $55.74/pay period.
Employee +1; $83.61/pay period Family coverage: $111.48/pay period
$35 copay on office visits, Deductible $1500 per person individual/$3000 for family, Maximum Out of Pocket expense (in network) $4,000 per person individual/ $8000 family effective 30 days after employment
Dental coverage $1500 per person per year maximum
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Citizen of the United States (MUST UPLOAD BIRTH CERTIFICATE)
Meet qualifications in City of Ashland Ordinance #205, 2024
Must be 21 years of age
High school graduate or GED (MUST UPLOAD DIPLOMA/GED)
Valid driver’s license (MUST UPLOAD VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE)
No prior felony
Must acquire and maintain certification as a Kentucky peace officer under the provisions of KRS 15.382 and 15.402; must complete 40 hours of training annually; must qualify on the Ashland Police Department weapons qualification course with the handgun, shotgun, and any other weapon assigned to or approved for the office to carry as set forth in General Order titled “Weapons Qualification Requirements”; must maintain current certification on First Aid, AED, and CPR; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment in this class.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Application
Meet body modification/relaxed tattoo policy
Suitability screening
Background investigation
Oral interview
Polygraph
Psychological screening
Medical Exam
Drug Screen
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Patrol Operations – Detective - Bicycle Patrol - DARE - School Resource Officer - Range Officer - Field Training Officer - Honor Guard - Court Liaison Officer - SWAT
PAY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary minimum $25.700 per hour
$850 annual clothing allowance
$4562/year KLEFPF Fund
3 vacation weeks after 1-year probation
11 Paid holidays + 1 additional day for birthday
1 sick day per month (accumulated 120 days)
Yearly sick time buy-back program at ½ rate available for employees not using sick leave beyond 120 days
Full uniform issued upon employment
Duty weapon provided
YMCA membership 3/4 paid for one adult membership
On duty physical wellness opportunities
Take home vehicle within 15 miles
12-hour work schedule with 8 hours built in overtime
Hazardous duty retirement through County Employee Retirement System
$100,000.00 term life insurance carried by the City of Ashland
Additional life insurance for spouse and children available
Flexible spending account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $3300
Dependent childcare account available; includes calendar year minimum $260.00 and maximum $5000
Deferred compensation (401k/457/k) available from Commonwealth of Kentucky
Health insurance, dental plan and vision plan
City of Ashland provides self-insurance plan (Anthem Benefits) for health. Employee only; $55.74/pay period.
Employee +1; $83.61/pay period Family coverage: $111.48/pay period
$35 copay on office visits, Deductible $1500 per person individual/$3000 for family, Maximum Out of Pocket expense (in network) $4,000 per person individual/ $8000 family effective 30 days after employment
Dental coverage $1500 per person per year maximum
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Citizen of the United States (MUST UPLOAD BIRTH CERTIFICATE)
Meet qualifications in City of Ashland Ordinance #205, 2024
Must be 21 years of age
High school graduate or GED (MUST UPLOAD DIPLOMA/GED)
Valid driver’s license (MUST UPLOAD VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE)
No prior felony
Must acquire and maintain certification as a Kentucky peace officer under the provisions of KRS 15.382 and 15.402; must complete 40 hours of training annually; must qualify on the Ashland Police Department weapons qualification course with the handgun, shotgun, and any other weapon assigned to or approved for the office to carry as set forth in General Order titled “Weapons Qualification Requirements”; must maintain current certification on First Aid, AED, and CPR; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment in this class.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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