Police Officer

Police Officer

Salary

$62,254.40 Annually

Location

222 E. 9th Street, Owensboro, KY

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00032

Department

OPD, Patrol

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

12/4/2026 12:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

A packet with test session options, test sites, mandatory forms and further information will be emailed to applicants at a later date.

Please call 270-687-8860 or 270-687-8867 if you have any questions or need additional information.

Patrols assigned beat on foot or in/on appropriate police vehicle in order to:

control traffic, prevent crime, prevent disturbance of peace, arrest violators.

May be assigned to other units as well.

Examples of Duties

Provides law enforcement for the Police Department and ultimately the citizens of Owensboro to ensure productive, safe, efficient, and customer oriented administration of City services using generally accepted law enforcement practices under the direction of designated management with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Typical Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Be a US Citizen
• Valid drivers license
• Must be minimum age 21 by test date listed (September 3, 2027)
• High school diploma or GED
• An Associates degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university in law enforcement, social sciences, communications, management, or other field which is job-related OR
• Two (2) years active duty military OR
• Three (3) years law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR
• An equivalent combination of job-related accredited college/university hours and prior law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR
• Two (2) years full time experience employed in Central Dispatch at the Owensboro Police Department
• Shall not be convicted felon nor be guilty of a Class A OR 3 or more Class B misdemeanors
• Shall not have used illegal drugs within 12 months of anticipated hire date

Applicants who do not currently possess an Associates Degree or its equivalent may also apply. A program offering college hours equivalent to an Associates Degree may be extended to Academy attendees. If so, completion of this program will meet the education requirement for this position. If you have any questions, call 270-687-8860 or 270-687-8867.

Provided benefits include but are not limited to:

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Retirement

Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:

Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays (for eligible employees)

Benefits are subject to change.

01

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• at least 60 hours of College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Do you have at least 2 years active duty military experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Owensboro

Address 101 E. 4th Street

Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303

Phone 270-687-8540

270-687-8861

Website http://www.owensboro.org