DescriptionDeadline to apply: October 9th, 2026Compensation will be set commensurate with credentials. GENERAL NATURE OF WORKThis position is responsible for the administrative, supervisory, command, and technical work in directing the activities of a county police department. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the activities of employees engaged in law enforcement and public safety operations. Duties are performed under limited supervision.
RequirementsNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license for type of equipment operated.
- Must successfully pass all written and oral examinations required for entrance into the County Police Department.
- On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
K.R.S. 70.540 requires that any person in this classification be a:
a. Citizen of the United States;
b. Resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
c. At least 21 years of age.
d. A discreet and sober person.
Meet all requirements set forth by the Kenton County Merit Board and complete satisfactorily all annual state required in-service training.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Must be able to lift/carry 150 pounds or more.
- Must be able to bend, squat, climb, twist, crawl, reach above shoulder level, kneel, grip, push, pull, drive for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
- Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision.
- Hearing must be within normal acceptable range of 20-25 with or without a hearing aid.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
