Public Safety Officer
Salary
$39,678.00 Annually
Location
715 South Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, KY
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026-08 PSO
Department
Police-Hourly
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 4:00 PM Central
Job Description
The Police Public Safety Officer is a non-sworn position responsible for performing non-hazardous and non-emergency calls for service and assisting police officers with routine duties. Handles crowd control at parades, street fairs, sports events, and other special events. May also be called to testify in court, assist citizens and monitor parking lots for parking violators.
Minimum qualifications include graduate of an accredited high school or GED. Will be required to attend and must successfully complete 120 hours of appropriate training certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. A physical agility test will be conducted on a future date to be determined and applicants will be notified of date, location and time of event after job advertisement deadline. Some evenings and weekend work required.
Description of Duties
Evaluating evidence that can be used to decide fault and order of events; takes precautions to safeguard an accident scene to prevent further incidents; warns oncoming motorists of existing hazards and diverts traffic as necessary.
Survey accident scenes to decide best course of action in handling the scene & investigating the cause of the accident and evaluate facts of accident to decide if enforcement action should be taken.
Visually examine & inspect accident scenes for physical evidence to determine cause of accident and interview motorists & witnesses at accident scene to determine cause of accident.
Prepare and complete concise, accurate accident reports.
Direct traffic using hand signals to advise motorists what to do and maintains a safe and orderly flow.
Perform traffic control at construction sites or other special events such as parades and sports activities.
Accident Investigations/Traffic Direction.
Parking violations and citizen assistance.
Investigate missing person/runaway/minor crime calls.
Assist police officers with routine duties.
Traffic control at special events and sports activities.
Crowd control at special events.
Testify in court as needed.
Assist citizens.
Monitoring parking lots for parking violators.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Must successfully complete 120 hours of appropriate training certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council prior to being appointed as a Public Safety Officer.
No criminal or felony record and applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Proficient in standard office equipment and computer programs.
Communicate professionally, in writing and/or verbally.
Maintain confidentiality in all job duties.
Supplemental Information
Possess working knowledge of police procedures.
Knowledge of pertinent laws, ordinances, and codes pertaining to related operations and violations.
Must possess the ability to speak in public and to testify in court.
Work in field environment 90% of the time. Operate a marked vehicle during assigned duty time.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 100 lbs in a team setting.
Perform well under stress and deadlines.
Physical conditioning: Must be able to move, bend, stoop, and reach. Moves in and out of vehicle repeatedly during shift. Stands using both arms and hands to direct traffic for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
The City of Hopkinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Hopkinsville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, flexible spending account (FSA), dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, and deferred compensation plans. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program available for eligible employees.
Employer City of Hopkinsville
Address Human Resources Officer
715 South Virginia Street
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 42240
Phone 270-890-0264
Website http://www.hopkinsvilleky.us