Summary
Currently Recruiting for Reserve Police OfficersCompetitive salary based on years of experience: Supervisor, Instructor, and/or Specialized Training, etc.Eligible for annual step and COLA increasesEligible for up to $2,281 a year state incentive payYearly clothing allowance of $400Examples of DutiesPatrols 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.Typical QualificationsMust possess valid P.O.P.S. certification from the State of KentuckyIf out of state, contact the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council at 859-622-6218 to determine training reciprocity eligibilityStatus must not have been in review for revocationStatus must have been in good standingSupplemental InformationFor more information visit www.owensboro.org/police or call 270-687-8860The City of Owensboro is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEEO/AA—M/F/V/DADA accommodations may be requested by calling 270-687-8542
Job Description
Currently Recruiting for Reserve Police OfficersCompetitive salary based on years of experience: Supervisor, Instructor, and/or Specialized Training, etc.Eligible for annual step and COLA increasesEligible for up to $2,281 a year state incentive payYearly clothing allowance of $400Examples of DutiesPatrols 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.Typical QualificationsMust possess valid P.O.P.S. certification from the State of KentuckyIf out of state, contact the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council at 859-622-6218 to determine training reciprocity eligibilityStatus must not have been in review for revocationStatus must have been in good standingSupplemental InformationFor more information visit www.owensboro.org/police or call 270-687-8860The City of Owensboro is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEEO/AA—M/F/V/DADA accommodations may be requested by calling 270-687-8542
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