The Kenton County Police Department is a 37 officer agency located in Northern Kentucky just south of Cincinnati, Ohio. We serve a range of communities including rural, suburban and urban.

A Tradition of Excellence

The Kenton County Police Department is currently hiring Lateral Police Officers. 

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years law enforcement experience and be KLEC Certified or have law enforcement training that is transferable under KLEC regulations. 
• Lateral transfer candidates must be currently employed in law enforcement, or have left service in good standing in the prior year. 
• Candidates selected to enter the lateral eligibility process will be scheduled to  complete a mandatory Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) physical agility test.  
• Upon passing the POPS test, candidates will be interviewed by the merit board and possibly invited to interview with the Command Staff.

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary of $49,492.86 – $59,988.13 (based on years of service)
• Hybrid merit and step raises pay scale
• KLEC certified officers are eligible for KLEPF funds of $4,000 per year
• Holiday pay, overtime opportunities, yearly Certified First Responder incentive ($1,000) and education incentive($250 associate/$500 bachelor) 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Immediate health benefits, plus vision and dental at a low cost premium 
• Take home fleet within Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Pendleton and Grant Counties
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Deferred comp opportunities 
• 12 hour shifts with every other weekend off
• State of the art equipment & technology
• Positive relationships & community support

Examples of Duties:

• Patrols unincorporated area of Kenton County or other designated area to enforce local and state criminal laws
• Enforce Kentucky traffic laws and ensure safe roadways
• Answers a wide variety of calls for service, including but not limited to; property crimes, drug violations, traffic collisions, disputes, and any other citizen complaint
• Respond with fire departments and EMS to calls that necessitate police assistance and may have to render CPR or first aid
• Interview complainants, witnesses, victims, and suspects at calls for service to determine the nature of a crime
• Conduct investigations that may require collecting evidence and filing appropriate criminal charges
• Conduct vacation and business checks looking for suspicious activity
• Complete crime and collision reports and testify in court
• Foster and maintain a positive relationship with the community
• Work in cooperation with other local, state, and federal agencies
• Perform other related law enforcement and civic duties that contribute to the effective and efficient operations of the department

Multiple Specialties, Task Forces & Career Opportunities: