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Mounted Patrol Officer (Non-Merit)
Pay Grade11
Salary
$42,780.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Horse Park
Location
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) is to celebrate the history of our relationship with horsesthrough education, exhibition, engagement and competition. Located within minutes of downtown Lexington, KY,the Kentucky Horse Park is a 1,224-acre working horse farm, equine theme park, and internationally renownedequine competition facility.
Founded in 1978, the Park is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentuckyand attracts more than 800,000 visitors from around the world annually. The Park also boasts a 260-sitecampground and is home to the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian affiliate.
KHP will be the premier event for equestrians and those who love and want to learn more about horses and man'srelationship with the horse. At the Kentucky Horse Park, visitors and exhibitors will have diverseopportunities to engage with, learn and be enchanted by the beauty, strength and spirit of the horse.
While watching over the security of the park, its visitors and horses, the KHP Mounted Police can be seen 24hours a day, 365 days of a year, patrolling the parks' 1,200 + acres.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Founded in 1978, the Park is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentuckyand attracts more than 800,000 visitors from around the world annually. The Park also boasts a 260-sitecampground and is home to the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian affiliate.
KHP will be the premier event for equestrians and those who love and want to learn more about horses and man'srelationship with the horse. At the Kentucky Horse Park, visitors and exhibitors will have diverseopportunities to engage with, learn and be enchanted by the beauty, strength and spirit of the horse.
While watching over the security of the park, its visitors and horses, the KHP Mounted Police can be seen 24hours a day, 365 days of a year, patrolling the parks' 1,200 + acres.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide uniform patrol service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Provide traffic control and related duties for large events
- Monitor and respond to the fire and security alarm system
- First responders in emergency and/or crisis situations
- Investigate criminal and non-criminal complaints to include person injury and accident reports
- Enforce Kentucky Administrative Regulations
- Coordinate with cabinet officials and other law enforcement agencies on special events
- Promote and maintain positive public relations
- Maintain safe and suitable horses capable of performing police related patrols and details
- Perform ceremonial duties by participating in honor guard and escort details
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have one year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer -POPS (Peace Officer Professionals Standards) Certificate or Out of State Equal Certification.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:Current certification as a law enforcement officer by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council will substitute for the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess a valid driver's license prior toappointment in the classification. Must be twenty-one years of age. Employees in this job title are subject toprovisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1:140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by theKentucky Law Enforcement Council.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certifications(s), or othercredentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuringemployee and maintains required licensure(s), certifications (s) or other credentials.http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/105-00/382.PDF
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certifications(s), or othercredentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuringemployee and maintains required licensure(s), certifications (s) or other credentials.http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/105-00/382.PDF
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform work outdoors in a variety of climaticconditions. Employee should be able to provide information on park activities and answer questions for parkvisitors.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lisa Rakes at lisa.rakes@ky.gov or 859-509-1450.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
