The Franklin Police Department accepts applications regardless of our hiring status.  Any valid applications submitted will be included in the next hiring process if the applicant can be reached via phone.

Minimum qualifications to apply:

Must be at least 21 years old

Must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED

Must be willing to live in Kentucky within 30 minutes of Franklin

Must have an honorable discharge if you have ever served in the Armed Forces

Can never have been convicted of a felony or domestic violence

Must be a citizen of the United States

Have a valid driver’s license

Applications may be picked up in person at the Franklin Police Department, or by emailing info@franklinpolice.net

Selection for sworn personnel includes the following:

1.         Each candidate who meets the minimum requirements must complete the Kentucky Police Officers Professional Standards (POPS) pre-selection physical fitness tests unless already a certified police officer by Kentucky POPS.  The Kentucky Law Enforcement Counsel administers the test.  Physical fitness tests are valid for one year and the candidates can use the results in future hiring processes.

                        A detailed description of the PT training standards is available online at:

http://docjt.jus.state.ky.us/forms/KLEC/PT%20Training%20Standards%202004%20updated.pdf

2.         Each candidate who proceeds to the next step of the process then completes a written examination for the position of Police Officer unless already a Kentucky certified police officer by the Kentucky POPS.  Written examinations are valid for up to one year and the candidates can use the results in future hiring processes.

3.         Each candidate who proceeds to the next step of the process then goes before an oral board composed of the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police, Sergeants, and Corporals.

4.         Each candidate who proceeds to the next step of the process then undergoes a background investigation.

5.         Each candidate then meets with a hiring board composed of the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police, the City Manager, and a Police Officer from another agency to be selected by the Chief of Police, and a citizen at large to be selected by the Chief of Police.

6.         Upon completion of the selection process, the Chief will recommend to the City Manager those candidates for employment.  Final approval for appointment is subject to approval of the Board of Commissioners.

7.                After being approved by the City Commissioners, employees are given a conditional employment offer pending completion of a medical examination, psychological examination, polygraph examination, and drug screening.  Previously certified employees may not be required to take a polygraph or psychological examination depending on how long ago these tests were performed, at the discretion of the Chief of Police.  New employees are then required to take the Franklin Police Department Oath of Office.

8.                All newly hired officers shall be required to execute an employment agreement with the City of Franklin requiring the repayment of all training costs, including, but not limited to salary and travel expenses for Basic Training at the Department of Criminal Justice Training, and in house training.

9.                After being employed by the City Commissioners, employees, not already basic-certified, must complete basic training at Richmond, Kentucky.

10.       New officers are required to participate in and successfully complete field training.

11.       New officers are on probationary status for one year from date of completing field training.  Probationary status may be defined as that period during which one's employment may be sustained or terminated by the City Manager on the recommendation of the Chief of Police.  During probation, the continuing selection process shall include, but not be limited to, random drug-screen testing.