We are now accepting applications for police recruits!
If you have ever wanted to become a police officer, now is your chance to make a difference in the community! The Lexington Police Department is currently accepting applications for police recruits. All applications must be submitted by Monday, June 19, 2023.
Compensation and Benefits
Working at the Lexington Police Department has its benefits. The department officers professional career paths for officers with competitive compensation and benefits.
Salary
We set the standard for pay in Central Kentucky. The starting pay is $56,410 a year or $27.12 hourly while in our non-residential police academy. After graduation from the academy, the annually salary is $60,710 or $29.18 hourly.
Other benefits include:
- $500 annual uniform allowance
- $530.74 per month credit toward flexible benefits package
- $100 monthly subsidy for personal cell phone
- Take-home vehicle
- And more!
To view more benefits of working at the Lexington Police Department, visit the link below.
Have questions about applying?
Send a text to our Recruiter! Text “joinlexpd” to (859) 658-1414 to learn more. Stay up-to-date on the latest hiring information by filling out the interest form below.
Attend a hiring prep course
To help prepare applicants for success, the Lexington Police Recruiting Coordinator hosts free, optional hiring prep courses throughout the year to provide detailed information about our hiring process. Learn more about the prep courses and register to attend by visiting the link below.
Learn more about the Lexington Police Department
To learn more about our hiring process or our department, visit the links below. To apply or view other jobs with the Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government, visit the "LFUCG Jobs" link below.
Learn About The Hiring Process