Elizabethtown Police Department

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Elizabethtown Police Officer.  The Elizabethtown Police Department utilizes the Civil Service Selection System to hire officers.

The mission of the Elizabethtown Police Department is to provide quality service to the citizens of the City of Elizabethtown.  The department is dedicated to the ideals of community oriented policing: police and community working together to make Elizabethtown a safe and secure place to work and live.  The department seeks to hire employees who are motivated and willing to dedicate themselves to this mission.

Individuals interested in employment must complete the application process to be considered as police officers for the Elizabethtown Police Department. They must meet the requirements of the department and of the Police Officers Professional Standards of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Elizabethtown Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Listed below are the steps for employment as an Elizabethtown Police Officer.  For employment information regarding telecommunications, click here.

 

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POLICE OFFICERS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Requirements and standards include the following:

  Be a United States Citizen.
  Be 21 years of age by date of hire.
  Be a high school graduate or equivalent and provide copies of transcripts and diploma.
  Be a Hardin County resident or willing to relocate to Hardin County within 6 months of employment date.
  Take a civil service examination and pass with a score of 70% or higher.
  Sign a two and one half year contract of employment.
  Be of high moral character.
  Cannot be convicted of a felony crime.
  Cannot be convicted of any domestic violence related crime.
  Be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
  Be a law abiding citizen of sobriety and integrity.
  Not prohibited from carrying a firearm.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

The Elizabethtown Police Department accepts applications on an ongoing basis for employment.  The following steps are requirements that must be met to be considered in the employment process.  

Step 1 - Submit An Application

  Applications must be picked up and returned in person at the Elizabethtown Police Department.
  Applications are kept on file for a period of 1 year from date of submission.
  Applications must be completed entirely, and all required documents must be submitted.
  Applications must be notarized.
  Applicants should keep their personal information current.
  Applicants will be notified by mail of the date and location of the next civil service examination.

 

Step 2 - Civil Service Written Examination

Upon receiving notice of the civil service written examination, the applicant should make plans to arrive early on the date and at the specified location.  The applicant must bring a photo I.D.  All materials necessary to take the test will be supplied.  The test is timed, and details of the examination will be explained on the date of the test.  You will also be told the date on which your written test score will be available.  Please do not call prior to that time. You must score a grade of 70% or greater on each section to pass the exam.

The Civil Service Board will submit to the department an eligibility roster based on test scores obtained from the written examination, listed in order from the highest to lowest scores.  The number of people considered for further testing depends on the number of job openings within the department.

 

Step 3 - Physical Fitness Examination

Applicants selected from those who pass the Civil Service Examination will be given the date and time of the physical fitness examination.  The applicant must pass each event in order to progress to the next step.  Failure in any one event results in the applicant's disqualification.  The following five physical fitness tests will be given in sequence.

  One Repetition Maximum (RM) Bench Press.  This measures the absolute strength of the upper body.  The test consists of lying on a bench and pushing up 73% of your body weight one time. 

  One Minute Sit Up Test.  This measures abdominal or trunk muscular endurance.  While lying on the ground, you will be given 1 minute to complete 18 bent leg supported sit ups.

   300 Meter Run.  This measures anaerobic power or the ability to make an intense burst of effort for a short time period or distance.  The test consists of sprinting 300 meters in 65 seconds. 

  Maximum Push Up Test.  This measures the muscular endurance of the upper body.  The test consists of doing 25 push ups from the front, lean, and rest position with no time limit. 

  1.5 Mile Run.  This measures aerobic power or cardiovascular endurance, which is the ability to maintain stamina over time.  The test consists of running / walking the distance of 1.5 miles within 16 minutes and 15 seconds.  

The procedure and order for testing will be as follows:

 Test in the One Repetition Maximum Bench Press, then rest for 5 minutes.
  Test in the One Minute Sit Up, then rest for 15 minutes.
  Test in the 300 Meter Run, then rest for 15 minutes.
  Test in the Maximum Push Up, then rest for 30 minutes.
  Warm up for 2 minutes, then test in the 1.5 Mile Run and then rest for 5 minutes.

 

Step 4 - Background Examination

The applicant must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the department to be sure the applicant is free from any personal problems that would render him or her unfit to be a representative of the Elizabethtown Police Department.  The background investigation will include, but is not limited to, inquiry as to credit history, morality, criminal records, medical records, and character of the applicant.  The Elizabethtown Police Department will interview any person, corporation, medical person or entity concerning the applicant's physical and mental fitness for the position.

 

Step 5 - Oral Interview

The applicant will be given a date, time, and location of their oral interview.  This interview will be conducted by a panel of Elizabethtown Police Personnel.  Each applicant will be given a series of questions and should respond with the best answer.

 

Step 6 - Physical Examination

The applicant must pass a complete medical examination conducted by a physician chosen by the police department, to be sure the applicant is free from any physical condition that would prevent the applicant from performing the duties of an Elizabethtown Police Officer.

 

Step 7 - Psychological Examination

The applicant must pass a psychological examination administered by a psychologist chosen by the Elizabethtown Police Department.

 

Step 8 - Polygraph Examination

The applicant must pass a polygraph examination administered by the Police Officers Professional Standards Office.

 

Step 9 - Selection

Upon successfully passing all of the steps, the applicant will be eligible for hire by the Elizabethtown Police Department.  Upon employment, the applicant will be enrolled in the 18- week course at Eastern Kentucky University's Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy to become certified as a Peace Officer in Kentucky.

 

Step 10 - Police Training Officer Program

After graduation from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in Richmond, recruits return to the Elizabethtown Police Department to begin their duties.  They are sworn in as Police Officers with the Elizabethtown Police Department and begin the Police Training Officer Program.  Each new officer will ride four weeks on each shift to become familiar with the different types of calls for each shift.  After 12 weeks, the officer will ride for two additional weeks with a plain-clothes Police Training Officer.  After successful completion of the Police Training Officer Program, officers are assigned a permanent shift and are on probation for one year at the assigned ranking of Patrolman.

 

Step 11 - Probationary Period

Police officers are probationary for a period of 12 consecutive months from the date they are sworn in as an Elizabethtown Police Officer.  During the probationary period, an employee may be dismissed for any reason, without recourse to the grievance procedure. 

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BENEFITS

Benefits of employment for members of the Elizabethtown Police Department include the following:

  $3,100 per year training incentive added to your base salary upon completion of Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Basic Training.
  $500 per year educational bonus for 4 years of college, $250 per year for 2 years of college.
  Tuition reimbursement plan for approved college courses.
  Life insurance commensurate with annual salary.
  Paid hospitalization coverage for employees, with reduced rates for family plans, including a prescription, vision, and dental plan.
  Participate in Kentucky State CERS / Hazardous Duty Retirement Plan for police officers and non-hazardous for civilian employees.
  $600 annual uniform clothing allowance.
  The Elizabethtown Police Department will supply all training and equipment necessary to complete your duties.
  A marked cruiser that may be driven to and from work while on-duty and within the city limits while off-duty for personal use.  Officers must reside within 5 miles of the city limits to receive this benefit.
 
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LEAVE

Full-time regular employees shall accrue 8 hours of sick pay per month. 

Full-time regular employees shall receive six paid holidays per year, those being the following dates:

New Years Day

January 1st

Memorial DayMay, last Monday
Independence DayJuly 4th
Labor DaySeptember, first Monday
Thanksgiving DayNovember, fourth Thursday
Christmas DayDecember 25th

 

Full-time regular employees shall accumulate Vacation in accordance with the following schedule:

After 1 year of Service

40   hours Paid Time

After 3 years80   hours Paid Time
After 10 years120 hours Paid Time

 

Full-time regular employees shall accumulate Personal Leave in accordance with the following schedule:

Upon Hire

16 hours

After 6 Months24 hours
After 1 year32 hours
After 8 years40 hours
After 15 years56 hours
 
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SALARY

Patrol officers within the department earn the following pay:

  Starting annual base salary of $27,000 commensurate with training and experience.
  $3,100 per year training incentive added to your base salary upon completion of Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Basic Training.
 
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REQUEST AN APPLICATION

Eligible applicants may request an application in person at the Elizabethtown Police Department located at 300 South Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701.  Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4 pm. 

If you have any questions please contact the Elizabethtown Police Department at 270-765-4125.

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