EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The LaGrange Police Department accepts applications throughout the year. However, you can follow us on Facebook for the most up to date information on active hiring processes.

The LaGrange Police Department operates with sixteen sworn police officers, two civilian administrative staff and a code enforcement officer, providing twenty-four hour police services to the City of LaGrange. In addition to uniform patrol officers, special assignments within the Department include, Criminal Investigations personnel, a School Resource Officer "SRO" and a narcotics detection K-9 Unit. 

Our agency provides professional law enforcement services for the City of LaGrange, located in Oldham County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Louisville, Kentucky, with an approximate population of 8800 residents.
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Salary determined by experience level/service years + KLEFPF.
​Initial uniform and equipment provided, subsequent uniform allowance. Competitive insurance plans available.​

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Completed applications can be submitted by email – reportinfo@lagrangepoliceky.org

La Grange Police Department Now Accepting Lateral
Police Officer Applications
 
The LaGrange Police Department is accepting applications to establish a list for lateral positions. 
Applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a full-time police officer and KLEC POPS Certification.
Refer to our website, www.lagrangepolice.com for additional information and to obtain an application.
 
Application deadline is Friday, April 16, 2021 at 3:00pm.

The City of LaGrange is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States with a minimum of three (3) years full-time experience;
  
• ​Must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) approved Basic Training Course, or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification;
  
• If applicant is not currently a police officer in Kentucky, reciprocity must be granted by KLEC prior to submitting an application for employment. (KLEC website link - https://klecs.ky.gov/reciprocity);
• Not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state;
• Be 21 years of age or older;
• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or G.E.D. program;
• Possess a valid driver's license;
• If applicable, received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions for serving in any branch of the armed forces of the United States;
• Not have a felony conviction or any criminal action pending;
• Not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm;
• Must submit to an oral interview;
• Take a psychological evaluation;
• Must submit to a thorough background investigation;
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen;
• Pass a pre-employment polygraph examination.​

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​The City of La Grange
is an Equal Opportunity Employer