Summary
Lateral Deputy SheriffThe Oldham County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a LATERAL DEPUTY SHERIFF, with immediate openings available.All previous applicants need to re-apply.Minimum requirements for all lateral applicants:• Must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States with a minimum of one year of full-time experience; and• Must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) approved Basic Training Course, or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification; and• If applicant is not currently a police officer in Kentucky, reciprocity must be granted by KLEC prior to submitting an application for employment. (Go to the KLEC website for more information - klecs.ky.gov/reciprocity); and• Must not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state.Shift information: 10-hour shifts (1300 hrs to 2300 hrs) with rotating days off (including weekends off every other week).Starting salary: Base salary of $59,703.99 - $70,302.69 annually (10% increase scheduled for July 1, 2025), dependent upon experience and years of service, plus KLEFPF (currently $4,300 annually).Application point of contact (POC): Chief Deputy Jim AcquistoApplication POC phone: 502-222-9501Application POC email: jacquisto@oldhamcountyky.gov
Job Description
Lateral Deputy SheriffThe Oldham County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a LATERAL DEPUTY SHERIFF, with immediate openings available.All previous applicants need to re-apply.Minimum requirements for all lateral applicants:• Must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States with a minimum of one year of full-time experience; and• Must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) approved Basic Training Course, or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification; and• If applicant is not currently a police officer in Kentucky, reciprocity must be granted by KLEC prior to submitting an application for employment. (Go to the KLEC website for more information - klecs.ky.gov/reciprocity); and• Must not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state.Shift information: 10-hour shifts (1300 hrs to 2300 hrs) with rotating days off (including weekends off every other week).Starting salary: Base salary of $59,703.99 - $70,302.69 annually (10% increase scheduled for July 1, 2025), dependent upon experience and years of service, plus KLEFPF (currently $4,300 annually).Application point of contact (POC): Chief Deputy Jim AcquistoApplication POC phone: 502-222-9501Application POC email: jacquisto@oldhamcountyky.gov
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