The City of Owensboro is taking applications for the following position: POLICE OFFICER MANDATORY EXAM SESSIONS: July 14, 2018 July 14, 2018 Physical Ability 8:00 am Written Exam 1:00 pm Notices with test sites and further information ill be mailed to applicants. Dress for both indoor and outdoor physical activity MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: . Be a US Citizen Valid driver's license Must be minimum age 21 by time sworn .High school diploma or GED An Associate's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university in law enforcement, social sciences communications, management, or other field which is job-related OR Two (2) years active duty military OR .Three (3) years law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR An equivalent combination of job-related accredited college/university hours and prior law enforcement experience in a full-time capacity OR .Two (2) years full time experience employed in Central Dispatch at the Owensboro Police Department Shall not be convicted felon nor be guilty of a Class A OR 3 or more Class B misdemeanors Shal not have used illegal drugs within 12 months of anticipated hire date EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS: Current Base hourly rate is $18.0880/hour. If you work 2,080 hours per year, this amounts to approximately $37,623. Provided benefits include, but are not limited to; health insurance, group life insurance, and wellness program. Paid time off including vacation, sick time, bereavement, military leave and holidays (for eligible employees). CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement through the Kentucky Retirement System. After completion of required training, police officers are eligible for $4000 a year in state incentive pay: subject to change. TO APPLY: Visit www. on the position you are interested in and follow instructions. If you have any questions or want to confirm receipt of your application, please contact Jo Hall at 270-687-8861 before June 29, 2018. boro oralpolice or www.owensboro org and click on Employment Opportunities, then click For further details, visit www.owensboro org/police Click on Employment Opportunities, then click on Becoming a Police Officer" DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS TEST SESSION JUNE 29, 2018 Hometown Heroes The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer EEO/AA-M/FVID ADA accommodations may be requested by calling 270-687-8542.