Police Recruit (March 2026 Academy)

h2About the Department/h2pdiv style="text-align: center;"iframe allowfullscreen="" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CUWeJzGMgPo?si=OmC4ZOKktWsJ9x1fcontrols=0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"nbsp;/spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"nbsp;/spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /spanspan class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /span/iframe/divdiv style="text-align: center;"br/divdiv style="text-align: center;"strongspan style="color: rgb(38,122,144);"Academy Start Date: February 16, 2026/span/strong/divdiv style="text-align: center;"emspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"To join LMPD as a Police Recruit in the 66sup id="isPasted"th/sup Metro Academy Class (MAC 66), you must pass the Written Exam, Physical Agility Test, and Oral Exam by January 18, 2026/spanspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"./span/em/divdiv style="text-align: center;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"embr/em/span/divdiv style="text-align: center;"emspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"More details will be sent to qualified applicants after an application is submitted./span/em/divbrbr/ph2Position Duties/h2pulli style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Attends classes in personnel procedures, police regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to police work./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Works in various operational bureaus to provide additional manpower and gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Police Department./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Participates in practical training of firearm usage, driving, self-defense, arrest procedures, use of police equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to police work./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Performs related work as assigned./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pulli style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"High School Graduation or GED equivalent./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must be a US Citizen./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"p dir="LTR" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application./p/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"p dir="LTR" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or trafficked, as defined in KRS 218A.010 and KRS 218A.1431, controlled substances, other than marijuana, within six years of application will be disqualified.nbsp;/p/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Applicants who have used an illegal controlled substance other than marijuana within the last six years of application will be disqualified./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Applicants who have illegally bought, possessed, or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Applicants who have used a prescription controlled substance without a prescription more than once within the last six years of application will be disqualified./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Applicants who have used a prescription controlled substance without a prescription on a single occasion within the last six years of application will be disqualified for one year since the last use without a prescription./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis. An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must pass a pre-employment physical examination./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must take a pre-employment written and oral psychological evaluation./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must wear personal protective and safety equipment as mandated by OSHA./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must work a varied schedule./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must not be a current user of illegal drugs./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions if having served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must not have an accumulation of nine or more points for traffic violations./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must not have had certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in another state./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Within the last 2 years must not have conducted the business of a private detective agency or any agency supporting private detectives, private policeman or private guards/advertised or solicited any such business in connection with any labor dispute./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Within the last 2 years must not have conducted the business of a private detective agency or any agency supporting private detectives, private policeman or private guards/advertised or solicited any such business in connection with any labor dispute./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to learn Federal laws, Kentucky Revised Statutes and Louisville Metro General Ordinances./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to learn Louisville Metro Police regulations, including those of the Louisville Metro Police Academy./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to learn police procedures./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to learn to use police equipment./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to operate a motor vehicle./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to tolerate stress/lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Ability to understand the role of a police officer and the conduct expected of those in a para-military organization./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history./li/ulspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"brstronguPhysical Demandsbr/u/strongPerforms medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.brbrstronguUnavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)/u/strongbrInvolves routine and frequent exposure to:/spanulli style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Traffic; Moving machinery./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Electrical shock; Heights./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Radiation; Disease/pathogens./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence./lili style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Other extreme hazards not listed above./li/ulspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"br/spanemspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.brbrMay be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.brbrThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice./span/em/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"strongSalary During Training*:nbsp;/strong/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,113,70);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong$24.07/hr/strong/span/spanbrspan style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongTotal First-Year Salary:nbsp;/strong/span/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,113,70);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong$59,468**/strong/span/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"brspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongSalary uImmediatelynbsp;/uAfter the Academy:nbsp;/strong/span/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,113,70);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong$71,321nbsp;/strong/span/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"(assuming no prior Police Officer experience)/span/spanbrspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongSalary after uone year/u after completing the Academy:nbsp;/strong/span/spanspan style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 113, 70);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong$77,737/strong/span/spanbrspan style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 113, 70);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);" id="isPasted"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongSalary after utwo years/u span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);" id="isPasted"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongafter completing the Academy:/strong/span/spannbsp;/strong/span/span$87,291/strong/span/spanbrspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"brem*The Basic Training Academy typically lasts about 29 weeks.br/emem**This number is based off of the Police Recruit salary for the 29 weeks of the Academy and the remainder of the year having a sworn Police Officer salary, which assumes successful completion of the Academy on schedule./embrbr/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"emFor more information about LMPD Police Recruit and Officer salaries,/em/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"emnbsp;/em/span/spanema href="https://louisville-police.org/278/Salaries" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://louisville-police.org/278/Salaries" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-vglnk=""span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(38,122,144);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"click here/span/span/a/emspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"em.nbsp;/em/span/spandiv style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"br/span/divp style="margin: 1.0em 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Candidates who successfully complete the Louisville Metro Police Recruit Training are able to receive up to 15 credit hours as Transfer Credit towards completing a Criminal Justice Degree at University of the Cumberlands. LMPD has also partnered with various local colleges and universities to help officers work on completing their degrees after completing the Academy./span/pspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uWhat to expect after you apply:/u/strong/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"brYou will receive an email stating whether or not you meet the requirements to move forward to the testing phase of the selection process. Those who meet the minimum requirements will be sent information about test dates and how to schedule for testing. emWe currently offer testing about twice a month. Exams are in-person. If you live out of state and would like more information about testing, please email LMPD's Recruitment amp; Selection Unit at/ememnbsp;/em/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(38,122,144);"ema href="mailto:LMPDRecruiting@LouisvilleKY.gov" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;"LMPDRecruiting@LouisvilleKY.gov/a/em/spanspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"em./embrbrApplicants who pass the Written, Physical and Oral Exams will be assigned a background investigator, who will walk them through the remaining steps in the process. The remaining steps include (but are not limited to):/spanul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"Polygraph/span/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"Medical Examination/span/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"Drug Screening/span/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"Psychological Evaluation/span/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"Credit Check/span/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"Interview in front of Chief's panel/span/li/ulspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"emstrongFor details about each step in the selection process, pleasenbsp;/strong/em/span/spanstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(38,122,144);"a href="https://louisville-police.org/256/Become-an-Officer" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://louisville-police.org/256/Become-an-Officer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-vglnk=""emclick here/em/a/span/strongspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"stronga href="https://louisville-police.org/256/Become-an-Officer" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://louisville-police.org/256/Become-an-Officer" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""em./em/abr/strong/spanbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Click the links below for more information about.../span/strong/spanbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(38,122,144);"a href="https://louisville-police.org/256/Become-an-Officer" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://louisville-police.org/256/Become-an-Officer" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""uBecoming a Police Officer/u/a/span/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(38,122,144);"ua href="https://louisville-police.org/258/Application-Selection-Process" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://louisville-police.org/258/Application-Selection-Process" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""The Application and Selection Process/a/u/span/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"span style="color: rgb(38,122,144);"a href="https://louisville-police.org/289/Forms" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://louisville-police.org/289/Forms" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""uForms required before taking the PAT/u/a/span/li/ulspan style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"emuA Note About Tattoos:/u/embr/spanspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"em style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;"Please note that body art (including tattoos, branding, piercing, scarification, and tongue splitting) is prohibited on the hands, face, and neck of all sworn employees of the Louisville Metro Police Department, except as noted below. Sworn members are permitted to have one ring tattoo around the base of one finger visible at all times, unless the tattoo content, image, or conveyance violates another directive of this section (refer to prohibited content below). Cosmetic tattoos, such as eyeliner, eyebrows, and lips, are permitted as long as they are natural in appearance. Tattoos that contain or depict sexist, sexually explicit, racist, vulgar, anti-social, gang-related, or extremist group-related content or imagery; convey sexual, religious, ethnic, or other legally protected class intolerances; or that may bring discredit upon the LMPD are prohibited, regardless of the location on the body./embr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"em style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"The Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer./emnbsp;/span/p