Employment Opportunities

NOW HIRING!

The LaGrange Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers

LPD Application

Become a part of a dedicated, community-oriented police department in the City of LaGrange, KY.

Approximately 20 minutes northeast of Louisville, KY, LaGrange is known for its small-town feel, and for being one of two cities in the United States to have an active railroad line run through Main Street. Located in Oldham County, KY, we are home to one of the best school systems in the state and a community where horse farms and rolling hills create a rural atmosphere.

EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS


Salary Starting Range

Credits 1-5 Years’ Experience

From $64,349 to $75,040

Includes Base Salary Step Scale plus $4300 Upon KLEFPF Qualification


Professional Perks

Initial Uniform & Equipment provided - Uniform Allowance
Take Home Fleet Program - within radius travel

Annual Training and Certification Courses

 
Competitive Benefit Plans

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Kentucky Retirement Systems/County Employees Retirement

         
Leave Benefits

Vacation, Holidays, Personal, Sick, Parental, Bereavement

The LaGrange Police Department provides twenty-four-hour professional law enforcement services for the City of LaGrange

which include preserving the peace, protecting life and property, preventing crime, apprehending criminals,

and enforcing the laws and city ordinances.


The department operates with sixteen sworn police officers.

In addition to uniform patrol officers, special assignments within the Department include Criminal Investigations personnel,

a School Security Officer "SSO" and a narcotics detection K-9 Unit.

APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES

 Submit by email: reportinfo@lagrangepoliceky.org

or in person at LaGrange Police Department, 121 W Main Street, LaGrange, KY 40031



The LaGrange Police Department accepts applications throughout the year.

However, you can follow us on Facebook for the most up to date information on active hiring processes.


​The City of La Grange is an Equal Opportunity Employer

POLICE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have been employed as a full-time sworn police officer in the United States with a minimum of three (3) years full-time experience;
  • ​Must have completed a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) approved Basic Training Course, or be eligible for KLEC Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification;
  • If applicant is not currently a police officer in Kentucky, reciprocity must be granted by KLEC prior to submitting an application for employment. (KLEC website link - https://klecs.ky.gov/reciprocity);
  • Not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state;
  • Be 21 years of age or older;
  • Be a U.S. citizen;
  • Be a graduate of an accredited high school or G.E.D. program;
  • Possess a valid driver's license;
  • If applicable, received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions for serving in any branch of the armed forces of the United States;
  • Not have a felony conviction or any criminal action pending;
  • Not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm;
  • Must submit to an oral interview;
  • Take a psychological evaluation;
  • Must submit to a thorough background investigation;
  • Pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen;
  • Pass a pre-employment polygraph examination.​

RECRUIT POLICE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Graduate from an accredited high school or G.E.D. program.
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • If applicable, received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions for serving in any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
  • Not have a felony conviction or any criminal action pending.
  • Not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in Kentucky or another state.
  • Not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm.
  • Applicants must pass a written general aptitude test.
  • Applicants must pass a physical agility test.
  • Must submit to an oral interview.
  • Must submit to a thorough background investigation.
  • Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
  • Take a psychological evaluation.
  • Pass a drug screen.
  • Work a varied work schedule.
  • Recruit Applicants must be able to successfully complete twenty (20) week training with the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice.