Agency Name: Wilder Police Department

Agency Point of Contact (POC): Chad Martin

Agency POC Email: cmartin@wilderky.gov

Agency POC Phone: (859) 581-8863

Job Title: Lateral Police Officer

Is the vacancy posted on your agency's website?: Yes

If yes, where could an applicant find it?: https://wilderky.gov/employment/

Posting Start Date: 04/26/2023

Posting End Date: 05/26/2023

Position Type: Peace Officer

Applicant Type: Open to lateral transfers and eligible Kentucky retirees, Open to eligible, out-of-state, certified transfers (Reciprocity)

Job Description: The City of Wilder Police Department is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of police officer lateral for both full-time and part-time officer positions. Base salary of $58,000 to $62,000 depending on experience.

Also offered is an excellent benefits package such as:
• Set schedule Three (3) day work week
• KLEPF $4000.00
• Holiday pay
• Overtime hours available
• 2 hour OT minimum for court and callouts
• Eligible for substantially increased wages, as well as a modified hiring process that emphasizes flexibility and efficiency
• All uniforms, body armor, and boots are paid for and issued by the department
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Take home fleet vehicle issued for full-time officers within 40 miles radius of the city building and in state
• Advanced and varied training opportunities are not only available but encouraged
• Excellent health and dental insurance, as well as other competitive benefits
o CERS Hazardous duty retirement
o Social Security
o 401K program
o Employer Health Savings Account cash contributions: $3000 employee/ $6000 Family
o Paid vacation
▪ Officer compensated for accumulated time and service depending on prior LEO
experience
o Personal time
o Sick leave
• Short and Long term disability paid for by the City of Wilder
• Candidates must be POPS certified

The City of Wilder is an equal opportunity employer

Accepting Virtual Interviews: Yes

Application Point of Contact (POC): Chad Martin

Application POC Phone: (859) 581-8863

Application POC Email: cmartin@wilderky.gov