Kentucky State Police Hiring Facilities Security Officers; Salary Starts at $42,860
Interested applicants can apply for this position until December 30
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 22, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky State Police (KSP) is looking to hire facilities security officers, with a starting salary of $42,860.
Interested applicants can apply for this position until December 30. Individuals hired as facilities security officers will complete 80 hours of paid training to begin in May 2025.
The Kentucky State Police Security Branch protects state office buildings in Frankfort, ensuring that state employees and visitors have a safe and secure place to work and visit. Interested applicants should visit the Kentucky State Police website to download the application.
“Thousands of employees and visitors enter state buildings each day, and their safety is something we take seriously,” said Gov. Beshear. “Thanks to the dedicated effort of facilities security officers, the important work needed to keep the commonwealth operating is never hindered.”
“Protecting fellow state employees and securing the office buildings they work in is paramount to the KSP Security Branch,” said Lt. Alison Ramsey, security branch commander. “It’s a great opportunity to see firsthand the inner workings of state government while creating a better, safer Kentucky for employees and citizens.”
KSP is committed to maintaining and strengthening its workforce to enhance public safety, support critical services and better reflect the diverse communities it serves.
Click here to apply and for information on the application process, minimum requirements and a list of required supporting documentation.
Individuals who are ready to serve mankind, safeguard lives and property, assist their fellow Kentuckians in law enforcement and reduce crime are encouraged to apply to wear the badge of honor.
In June, the Beshear-Coleman administration announced that 37 troopers graduated from the KSP training academy and were ready to serve the commonwealth, safeguard lives and property, assist their fellow Kentuckians in law enforcement and reduce crime. The next cadet class is slated to begin in November, and the academy received a record number of applications.
Gov. Beshear has also supported training for local law enforcement officers by raising the current training stipend to an all-time high, and the state supported the construction of a new training facility in Richmond.
Since taking office, Gov. Beshear has awarded nearly $10 million in grant funding to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing the tools and resources that will not only allow them to protect Kentucky communities but will also ensure their safety as they stand on the front lines every day.
Last year, Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 380 expanding the eligibility of potential peace officers to include individuals who are not yet 21 but will reach this statutory requirement by the time certification is completed to help law enforcement agencies expand their workforce.
Also, as the Governor recommended in January 2022, $12.2 million was included in the state budget for KSP to purchase body cameras, which is the first time in the commonwealth’s history that funding has been allocated for this much-needed expense.
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