(a) In addition to the qualifications for each class as set forth in the job descriptions, it shall be understood that to be eligible for initial appointment to the division of fire and emergency services or to the office of the chief of police, in the division of police, an applicant must satisfy all of the following requirements; provided, that subsections (3) and (5) shall apply to applicants for the position of chief of police only.
(1) Be able to read, write and understand the English language and follow instructions.
(2) Be a person of sobriety and integrity and is and has been an orderly, law-abiding citizen.
(3) Be a citizen of the United States.
(4) Never have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.
(5) Must not have within a period of two (2) years hired himself out, performed any service, or received any compensation from any private source for acting, as a privately paid detective, policeman, guard, peace officer or otherwise as an active participant in any labor dispute, or conducted the business of a private detective agency or of any agency supplying private detectives, private policemen or private guards, or advertised or solicited any such business in connection with any labor dispute.
(6) Be over twenty-one (21) years of age to be eligible to be an applicant for the position of chief of police and be over nineteen (19) years of age to be eligible for initial appointment to the division of fire and emergency services.
(7) Have, in the case of positions involving the operation of a motor vehicle, a driver's license, or for those positions which require it, a chauffeur's license.
(8) Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have been awarded a governmental educational diploma.
(9) Not have been, in the twelve (12) months preceding application, suspended for cause or dismissed or forced to resign from any previous employment for cause. The director shall establish reasonable rules necessary to implement this subsection.
(b) In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job description, to be eligible for appointment to the position of police officer in the division of police, an applicant must successfully complete the course of study presented at the police academy established in sections 22-53 and 22-53.1 of the code of ordinances.
(Ord. No. 135-82, § 1, 7-29-82; Ord. No. 32-85, § 1, 2-21-85; Ord. No. 155-87, § 1, 7-9-87; Ord. No. 56-90, § 1, 4-5-90; Ord. No. 61-94; § 1, 4-14-94; Ord. No. 97-96, § 5, 6-13-96; Ord. No. 152-96, § 1, 8-22-96; Ord. No. 122-2014, § 1, 9-25-14)
State law references(s)—Residence or voting eligibility not to disqualify peace officer, KRS 15.335; qualifications of nonelective peace officer or deputy, KRS 61.300; qualifications and examination of police and fire department members, KRS 95.440(1), (2).