EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR LATERAL & RECRUIT OFFICER POSITIONS
Updated: July 2021

The LaGrange Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer - Lateral and Recruit level officers, for existing vacant positions and future hiring needs.
 
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.​

 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.​

 RECRUIT POLICE OFFICER
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Graduate from 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 have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state.
• Not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm.
• Applicants must pass a written general aptitude test.
• Applicants must pass a physical agility test.
• Must submit to an oral interview.
• Must submit to a thorough background investigation.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Take a psychological evaluation.
• Pass a drug screen.
• Work a varied work schedule.
• Recruit Applicants must be able to successfully complete twenty (20) week training with the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice. 

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APPLICATION

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

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 City of La Grange
is an Equal Opportunity Employer