Police Recruit

Louisville, KY
Louisville Metro Government Police Department

Salary: $47,673.60

Closing Date: 6/29/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Attends classes in personnel procedures, police regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to police work.
  • Works in various operational bureaus to provide additional manpower and gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
  • Participates in practical training of firearm usage, driving, self-defense, arrest procedures, use of police equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to police work.
  • Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or trafficked, as defined in KRS 218A.010 and KRS 218A.1431, controlled substances, other than marijuana, within six years of application will be disqualified.
  • Applicants who have used an illegal controlled substance other than marijuana within the last six years of application will be disqualified.
  • Applicants who have illegally bought, possessed, or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.
  • Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.
  • Applicants who have used a prescription controlled substance without a prescription more than once within the last six years of application will be disqualified.
  • Applicants who have used a prescription controlled substance without a prescription on a single occasion within the last six years of application will be disqualified for one year since the last use without a prescription.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them.
  • Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis. An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations.
  • Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
  • Must take a pre-employment written and oral psychological evaluation.
  • Must wear personal protective and safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
  • Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment.
  • Must work a varied schedule.
  • Must not be a current user of illegal drugs.
  • Must have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions if having served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
  • Must not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm.
  • Must not have an accumulation of nine or more points for traffic violations.
  • Must not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in another state.
  • Within the last 2 years must not have conducted the business of a private detective agency or any agency supporting private detectives, private policeman or private guards/advertised or solicited any such business in connection with any labor dispute.
  • Within the last 2 years must not have conducted the business of a private detective agency or any agency supporting private detectives, private policeman or private guards/advertised or solicited any such business in connection with any labor dispute.
  • Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer.
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to learn Federal laws, Kentucky Revised Statutes and Louisville Metro General Ordinances.
  • Ability to learn Louisville Metro Police regulations, including those of the Louisville Metro Police Academy.
  • Ability to learn police procedures.
  • Ability to learn to use police equipment.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to tolerate stress
  • Ability to understand the role of a police officer and the conduct expected of those in a para-military organization.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.