Police Officer/Recruit

THE CITY OF DANVILLE: The City of Danville is located 35 miles southwest of Lexington and is a thriving community with a population of 17,000. The City is a municipal government agency with a highly efficient infrastructure providing a broad range of public services: water and wastewater treatment, police and fire services, 911 emergency dispatch services, parks and recreation, cemeteries, and public works. The City of Danville is also the business hub to a 5 county, 100,000 +region with quality school systems and a highly educated workforce

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a non-supervisory position that provides police protection within the City of Danville along with related duties as required.

This is a skilled police position providing safety to the citizens of Danville, KY, and the work performed is required with a high level of initiative, integrity, trustworthiness, and ethics . The position will be subject to all the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and work is performed under direct supervision in accordance with well-defined departmental policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $51,071 annually. The salary will increase to $53,199 annually upon graduation from the KY police academy and obtaining police certification.

BENEFITS:

· 100% paid family medical, dental, and vision Insurance

· Company paid employee short- & long-term disability insurance

· 100% paid basic life Insurance

· Supplemental insurance program

· Vacation Pay

· Sick Pay

· Holiday Pay

· Longevity Incentive Pay

· Annual clothing allowance

· Paid gym membership fees

· Educational Assistance

· KY CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement

· All benefits available date of hire

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· HS Diploma or GED.

· Must possess and maintain a valid drivers’ license

CERTIFICATIONS:

· Applicants must have the ability to become POPS certified within the State of Kentucky as well as successfully complete the Danville Police Departments FTO program upon graduation from the police academy.

EEO Disclaimer:

The City of Danville provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other trait or characteristic protect by federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, leaves of absence, training, compensation, and benefits.