Police Recruit (November 2026 Academy)

About the role

The role of a Police Recruit in the 69th Metro Academy Class (MAC 69) involves attending classes, working in various operational bureaus, and performing a range of duties related to police work. The position requires passing a series of exams including the Written Exam, Physical Agility Test, and Oral Exam by August 14, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Attends classes in personnel procedures, police regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior, and other topics related to police work.
• Works in various operational bureaus to provide additional manpower and gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Police Department.
• Participates in practical training of firearm usage, driving, self-defense, arrest procedures, use of police equipment, and other procedures and activities related to police work.
• Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance, and determines progress made.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• US Citizenship.
• At least 20 years of age at the time of application.
• No disqualifying criminal history, including convictions for buying, selling, trafficking controlled substances, using illegal drugs, or engaging in private detective activities.
• No disqualifying traffic violations or accumulation of nine or more points.
• Passes a pre-employment drug screening, polygraph test, physical agility test, physical examination, and psychological evaluation.
• Wears personal protective and safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Meets vaccination requirements for hepatitis B.
• Has an acceptable driving record and valid state driver’s license.
• Meets the physical demands of the job, including medium work involving walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to learn Federal laws, Kentucky Revised Statutes, and Louisville Metro General Ordinances.
• Ability to learn Louisville Metro Police regulations and procedures.
• Ability to learn to use police equipment and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to tolerate stress and understand the role of a police officer.

Skills

• None specifically mentioned in the job posting.

Benefits

• Salary for Recruit in the Academy: $60,000.
• Salary immediately after the Academy: $71,321 (assuming no prior Police Officer experience).
• Salary one year after completing the Academy: $77,737.
• Salary two years after completing the Academy: $87,291.
• Typically lasts about 29 weeks.

Pay

• Salary for Recruit in the Academy: $60,000.
• Salary immediately after the Academy: $71,321 (assuming no prior Police Officer experience).
• Salary one year after completing the Academy: $77,737.
• Salary two years after completing the Academy: $87,291.

Schedule

• Varies.

Benefits

• Full Time Regular Medical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority 457 Deferred Comp Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance Qualified Adult Benefits Childcare Assistance Free TARC Use Paid Parental Leave

Application Instructions

To apply, answer the following questions:

• Are you a citizen of the United States?
• Do you have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate?
• Are you at least 20 years of age?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Are you able to work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime?
• Have you served in the military?
• If YES, please list the branch, dates served, and type of discharge received (if applicable; discharge types are Honorable, General, Under Other Than Honorable, Bad Conduct, or Dishonorable).
• Since the age of 16, have you ever been issued any citations (traffic tickets)?
• Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor?
• Have you been convicted of a felony?
• Do you have any criminal action pending against you?
• Since the age of 18, have you been convicted of any crime(s) not already listed in your responses above?
• During the past 5 years, have you ever committed a violation of the law, other than traffic offenses, for which you have not been arrested and or prosecuted?
• Have you ever had your certification as a peace officer permanently revoked in any state?
• Within the last 2 years have you 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?