Somerset Police Department - (606) 678-5176

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The Somerset Police Department is a progressive department in a city of 12,500 residents. Pulaski County records more than 60,000 residents. Our shopping, medical, and recreational hub population exceeds 400,000 people and we are the largest city near Lake Cumberland.

Looking for a stable career in Law Enforcement?

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION HERE:

http://www.cityofsomerset.com/public_safety/police/employment/docs/EMPLOYMENT_20APPLICATION.pdf

This is what the Somerset Police Department has to offer:

∙ Budget of $3.6 million annually
∙ 42 Sworn personnel
∙ 8 Civilian personnel
∙ Criminal Investigation Division
∙ An active member of the Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC)
∙ K-9 Unit
∙ High Risk Warrant Service Team
∙ School Resource Officer Program
∙ Honor Guard
∙ Bicycle Patrol
∙ Crisis Intervention Team
∙ Hostage Negotiation Team
∙ Accident Reconstruction Team
∙ Low cost of living
∙ Late model Ford and Dodge patrol vehicles
∙ 4 weapons plus Tasers issued to every officer
∙ Mobile Data Terminals with NCIC access
∙ $500 uniform allowance per officer per year
∙ Latest in technology and equipment
∙ Travel reimbursements
∙ Extensive overtime opportunities
∙ Fitness Facilities

All officers must meet Kentucky POPS Standards:

• Must Be a Citizen of the United States (Birth Certificate)
• Must Be a Minimum of 21 Years of Age
• Must Have be a High School Graduate or G.E.D.
• Must Have a Valid Operator’s License
• Must Submit to a Fingerprint Exam
• Must be Absence of a Felony
• No Prohibition on Firearm Possession (Federal or
• State)
• Code of Ethics Distributed and Signed
• Has not Received a Dishonorable Discharge or
• General Discharge under other than Honorable
• Conditions
• Must Complete Medical Exam Complete
• Must Submit to Valid Negative Drug Screen Report
• Must Complete Background Investigation
• Must Have Interview Conducted by Agency Executive or Designee
• Cannot Have Revocation of Certification in Another State as a
• Peace Officer
• Must Submit to Suitability Screener
• Must Pass Physical Fitness Standards
• Must Submit to Polygraph


The pre-employment physical fitness standards are published by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training:

https://docjt.ky.gov/forms/KLEC/2009/POPS%20physical%20agility%20brochure_9-23-09_v10a1.pdf

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