Police
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND HIRING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY: ? Age 21 by POPS testing date ? High school diploma or equivalent ? Good driving, police, personal, & employment record ? U. S. Citizen ? Valid Driver's License ? Males between 18 & 26 registered with the Selective Service ? Tattoos cannot be visible while in uniform and body studs and/or earring will not be worn while on-duty HIRING PROCESS: ? Online applications are accepted twice per year (summer and fall) ? Certified police officer can apply any time ? No entry level test HOWEVER will still have to complete mandatory State testing including physical fitness test ? Polygraph and psychological ? Thorough Background Investigation ? Oral Board Interviews SALARY: ? $39,475 starting salary ? Recruits are paid and have full benefits while at the academy ? $4,000 after graduating academy Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund (KLEFPF): BENEFITS: ? Medical Insurance: City pays approximately 95% of premiums for single and family coverage (value $4,560) ? Medical plan includes an HRA account. City contributes $1000 annually for individual plan (individual max $7,800); $2,000 annually for family plan (family max $13,100) ? Take home vehicle for officers residing within Warren County (value $7,105) ? Annual uniform allowance (value $545) ? Earn paid sick, vacation, holiday, personal, and appreciation leave. ? Cash in personal, holiday, and appreciation leave twice a year. ? 24/7 fitness facility (value $240) ? State Retirement System (County Employee Retirement System) City contributes 31.55% (value $12,454) ? 401K and 457 deferred compensation plans available ? $50,000 Term Life Insurance provided by the City (value $52) ? Dental and Vision Care Insurance for employee provided by City: family coverage available (value $425) ? Free access to on-site health & wellness center for eligible employees and their dependents (value $882) ? Tuition reimbursement to obtain college degree: $4,800 annually after probationary period TOTAL COMPENSATION $71,603 - $81,323 annually (amount is an approximation dependent on employee elections) The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Additional information: www.bgky.org/police Questions: 270-393-3689