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Police Officer (entry level) - Class 10
Police Officer (entry level) - Class 10City of Bowling Green, KY • Bowling Green, KY, US
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Police Officer (entry level) - Class 10

Police Officer (entry level) - Class 10

City of Bowling Green, KY • Bowling Green, KY, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Questions? Text joinBGPD to 833-494-0660

Openings as of 2 / 2 / 2025

Police Officer (entry level) - Class 10 JobID : 982

  • Position Type :

Police / Public Safety - Police Officer

  • Date Posted :

    • 1 / 28 / 2025

  • Location :

    • Police Department

    APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open year round

    STARTING SALARY

  • Police Cadet II - $50,565 plus full benefits
  • Police Officer (Academy start date)-$62,040 / year; plus full benefits.

    • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

  • Age 21 by Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy (BGLEA) graduation date
  • U.S. Citizen
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Good driving, police, personal, & employment record
  • Male applicants between 18-26 must be registered with the Selective Service
  • Tattoo Policy - No visible tattoos in uniform (no head, face, neck, hand)

    • HIRING PROCESS

    The hiring process for police officer is year round. Successful applicants will be hired throughout the year as Police Cadet II (non-hazardous position). This is a full-time position that receives full benefits. Police Cadet II will be promoted to Police Officer on or before the BGLEA start date. In order to be hired as a Police Cadet II applicants must meet / complete the following requirements :

  • Submit an online application
  • Submit / complete the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Application; Pre-Polygraph Questionnaire (Form I-2)
  • Successfully pass POPS physical test
  • Complete the Suitability Screening
  • Complete / pass the polygraph and psychological evaluation
  • Successfully pass a thorough background investigation
  • Complete Oral Interview / Scenario / Essential Skills
  • Pre-employment physical

    • EVENT SCHEDULE

    POPS Physical Testing - is offered monthly (see calendar) at the BG Police Headquarters (911 Kentucky St). You will need to bring the T1 and T1a Forms with you along with a picture ID in order to take the test. (Dress appropriately for the weather, shorts and tank tops are allowed). Bring something to drink and a towel.

    Suitability Screening - is offered monthly (see calendar) at the BG Police Headquarters (911 Kentucky St.) You will need a picture ID in order to register for the test.

    Applicants will be contacted to schedule polygraphs, psychological exams, and interviews (typically these will occur on a monthly basis)

    DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - WATCH YOUR E-MAIL FOR REMINDERS AND UPDATES

    The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

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    Police Officer Entry Level • Bowling Green, KY, US