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09.25.11 *UPDATED* Public Safety Checkpoints The Hazard Police Department is now conducting safety checkpoints throughout the City of Hazard.
07.03.11 Vehicle Break-in In the last few weeks, several motorists have reported vehicle break-ins in the Northern section of Hazard. The Hazard Police Department needs your help...
06.30.11 Federal Grant Tele-Scam Would you like to receive a grant for $7,000 from the "American Grant Department" to go towards your school loans? Well, that's not going to happen...
05.16.11 Now Hiring The Hazard Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Recruit Patrolman for the City of Hazard. Considered applicants must meet the following requirements..
03.16.11 Fast Lane Break-in Just after 2 AM on March 13th, a black male approximately 5'11" burglarized Fast Lane located between High ST and Main ST. The Hazard Police Department needs your help...
Recruit Officer Information
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Qualifications
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Twenty-one years of age or older
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Excellent physical condition
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Legal resident of the United States
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No felony convictions
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Have not received a dishonorable discharge or general discharge under other than honorable conditions
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Not prohibited from possessing a firearm
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Valid Kentucky Drivers License
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High school diploma or GED
Hiring Procedures
Each applicant must successfully complete the following:
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Written Examination
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Physical Fitness Test
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Background Investigation
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Screening Board
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Polygraph Examination
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Drug Screen
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Suitability Screener
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Hiring Board
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Medical Examination
Training
Upon your appointment as a Hazard Police Recruit, you will begin nine weeks of training with a Field Training Officer. Within your first year of employment, you will attend the Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy at the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond Kentucky . Basic training is an intensive eighteen week program and includes modules on:
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Criminal Law
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Firearms Training
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Police Vehicle Operations
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Patrol Procedures and Tactics
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Investigative Techniques
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Human Relations
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Ethics
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Accident Investigation
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Defensive Tactics
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Physical Fitness
Benefit Summary
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Sick leave is accrued at one day per month.
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Vacation is accrued at three weeks per year after completion of one-year probationary period.
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Nine paid holidays
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Longevity pay
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Retirement
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KY Deferred Compensation Program
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Uniforms and equipment provided
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Take-home fleet
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Paid overtime
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Membership to Hazard Pavilion for officer and members of household.
Submit employment questions to employment@hazardpd.org
Telecommunications Officer Information
Functions
The Telecommunications Officer serves as the primary link between the public and the Police Officers in the field. You will receive emergency telephone calls and assist citizens with requests for service and general inquiries. Each call is evaluated and the appropriate Public Safety personnel are dispatched to handle the situation. Such decisions will frequently be made on an independent basis with after-the-fact supervisory review. Responsibilities also include using the Computer- Aided Dispatch (CAD), physical as well as electronic mapping systems, maintaining records, and performing typing assignments which include data entry.
Entry level Telecommunications officers will be required to perform a variety of clerical duties including, but not limited to-
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Confirming warrants of arrest
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Processing applicable reports and records
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Operating computer terminals
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Perform criminal background checks
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Be expected to comprehend and be able to explain regulations regarding dispatching, record keeping, information collection, and the processing and release of information.
