Company Profile
Lexington Division of Police
Company Overview
Lexington, the county seat of Fayette County, lies in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. It is noted for the breeding and sale of Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses, a major burley tobacco market, and diversified manufacturing. Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, famous for the UK Wildcats. Transylvania University, the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains, is also located here.
Company History
When Lexington was incorporated as a town on December 7, 1831, it was given certain police powers by the Acts of the General Assembly. The first policemen were called watchmen. Since that time Lexington has maintained a police force.1890's Police Force
As Lexington has grown and changed, so has it's law enforcement agency. In 1974, Lexington and Fayette County merged their governments, making it the one of two Urban County Governments in the state and Kentucky's second largest city. Merger resulted in the development of the present day Lexington Division of Police.
The Division of Police currently has authorized 570 sworn personnel and more than 150 civilian personnel to serve a population of approximately 270,000. Well over 550 vehicles are included in the Division's fleet to patrol the 284 square miles of jurisdiction. The majority of these vehicles are a part of the Home Fleet Plan which gives officers take-home privilege.
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package: $530.74 (2009-2011). Includes choices of Health, Dental, Vision,
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
Retirement Plan: 20 years of Service (50% after 20 years, 2 1/2% increase for each additional year)
401K and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Sick Leave: 120 hours yearly (can accumulate 600 hours - paid for time over 600 hours at current rate of pay.)
Vacation: 120 hours/year the first 10 years of service, then 168/year
Holiday Time: 84 hours per year
Overtime Pay: Paid at time and a half (1.5) current rate of pay
4/10 Plan: Work four 10 hour days with three consecutive days off
Non-residential police academy
Promotional Opportunities: Exams for the rank of Sergeant, & Lieutenant. Commander, Asst. Chief, and Deputy Chief are by appointment.
Fixed Shifts
Shift Differential Pay
Monthly subsidy for Personal Cell Phone
Take Home Vehicle
Opportunity for assignment to a specialized unit after three years
All Uniforms and Equipment provided while in the Academy
Fitness Facility available
Formal Mentor Program
Participate in the G.I. Bill Benefits Program
Foreign Language Program
Midway College Associate Degree Program