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Knoxville · TN · City / town police

Knoxville Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Department-linked officer application and screening stages ↗

Kohler village, Wisconsin · WI · City / town police

Kohler Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Village police office and official website endorsement ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The village police page lists 319 Highland Drive, 920-459-3877, and Chief Shawn Splivalo. It endorses kohlerpolice.com as the department website and distinguishes police office hours from 24-hour coverage. Contact the police office about current sworn applications, full minimum qualifications, testing, physical standards and certification or academy arrangements; coverage and staff contacts do not establish hiring availability.

Kokomo · IN · City / town police

Kokomo Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official city-hosted department and administrative contact ↗Official city recruitment navigation; external recruiting destination flagged ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

City-hosted police page confirms administrative contact police@cityofkokomo.org, 765-456-7100. City recruitment page links a separate recruiting domain, but retrieved hiring-process destination returned unrelated gambling content; do not use that destination or submit personal information there. Only city-hosted official links retained pending direct confirmation of a safe current application route. Search-preview legacy hiring/salary facts not imported. Current requirements, selection, academy support, fitness, pay, vacancy and deadline unverified. Resource-only, no indexed thin guide or JobPosting. Municipal employer separate from Howard County sheriff and university police.

Koochiching County; International Falls · MN · County sheriff

Koochiching County Sheriff's Office

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Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official county sheriff information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

County's Law Enforcement Center page explicitly identifies its sheriff's office and links county employment. Nonemergency/dispatch: 218-283-4416, not a dedicated recruiter. County contact locality is International Falls; exact sheriff street address was not independently established. Ask about sworn deputy versus detention/dispatch positions and the correct employment contact.

Kootenai County · ID · County sheriff

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

County sheriff career information ↗

Algona, Iowa · IA · County sheriff

Kossuth County Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official county sheriff information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The county sheriff's office is at 121 West State Street, Algona; phone 515-295-3514 or sheriffsoffice@kossuthcounty.iowa.gov. Its original page identifies the sheriff and deputies and explicitly distinguishes the Algona Police Department's separate lobby counter. Public fingerprinting appointments and weapons-permit instructions are public services, not officer application criteria; ask about current sworn recruiting.

Kronenwetter village, Wisconsin · WI · City / town police

Kronenwetter Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Village police organization, clerk and employment routing ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The village police department lists office contact 715-693-4215 and Police Clerk Dianne Drew, ddrew@kronenwetter.gov. It describes its own patrol staff and directs after-hours assistance through sheriff dispatch. Its employment link did not return a readable body in this review. Ask the department for current sworn applications, full entry requirements, selection and fitness tests, certification route and training arrangements; staffing growth is not an open job.

Kure Beach · NC · City / town police

Kure Beach Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

A June 2024 police recruitment notice provides application instructions for North Carolina-certified officers; confirm current opportunities with the town.

Kutztown · PA · Campus police

Kutztown University Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original university commissioned police and authority ↗

Kyle, Texas · TX · City / town police

Kyle Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

City-linked police recruiting site ↗City police recruiting link and contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Kyle's city website links directly to its police recruiting site. That site distinguishes TCOLE-licensed officers from unlicensed candidates, who are invited to a notification waitlist for future applications. It identifies Kyle as a Chapter 143 civil service agency. A waitlist is not an open recruit class or guaranteed academy sponsorship; confirm the current route and testing announcement before applying.

La Center · WA · Contracted service

La Center Police Department

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Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

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La Crescent · MN · City / town police

La Crescent Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The official police department page links city Employment Opportunities for applicant information.

La Crosse · WI · City / town police

La Crosse Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original city current officer recruitment ↗Original city officer fitness standards ↗

La Feria · TX · City / town police

La Feria Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The city human-resources page provides a Police Department Application resource.

La Grande · OR · City / town police

La Grande Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official current jobs index — police until filled, dispatcher separate ↗Official police employment application route and contacts ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

Actual city jobs index advertises a police officer posted August 7, 2026, until filled; linked detail page returned a blank template, so confirm current intake and role requirements with HR. October 31 dispatcher closing is not the police-officer deadline. Police employment page directs city applications to hr@cityoflagrande.org, fax 541-624-5817 or delivery/mail to HR, 1000 Adams Avenue; questions to police administration at 541-963-1017. That is not a dedicated recruiter. Current sworn salary, entry/lateral eligibility, testing, physical standards, academy terms and screening sequence remain unverified. Distinct from Union County sheriff in the same city. Resource-only; no indexed thin guide, normalized recruit pay or JobPosting with invented closing date.

La Grange, Kentucky · KY · City / town police

La Grange Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

City-linked Kentucky police department ↗Original city county identity and police-site provenance ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The city's official website identifies La Grange in Oldham County and links its police website. The department lists 121 West Main Street and station phone 502-225-0444, separate from city hall and county dispatch. Its undated recruiting banner concerns lateral officers, not guaranteed novice entry. Confirm the current cycle and certification requirements directly; municipal police and Oldham County police are distinct employers.

La Grange, Illinois · IL · City / town police

La Grange Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The police recruitment page invites officer applicants and links village job postings. Confirm the current entry-level or lateral application cycle, deadline, complete qualifications, testing and academy arrangements; the general invitation alone does not establish an immediate funded vacancy.

La Habra · CA · City / town police

La Habra Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Independent city employment application instructions and HR email ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

City-owned employment instructions direct applicants to choose a job, create an account and complete an online application with relevant education/experience. Resume may supplement but not replace complete application; check email frequently for recruiting notices. Employment questions: jobs@lahabraca.gov. General page's typing-certification link is not evidence of officer typing requirement. Specific police opening, pay, age, academy route, physical standards and screening sequence are not independently verified. Resource only; no indexed guide or JobPosting.

La Junta · CO · City / town police

La Junta Police Department

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The official agency page links Employment for applicant information.

La Marque, Texas · TX · City / town police

La Marque Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

Police recruiting provides applications and a recruiting contact for officers and telecommunicators. TCOLE-certified officers with three years of patrol experience have an alternative process. The August 8, 2026 exam has passed; confirm the next exam or current lateral opening.

La Mesa · CA · City / town police

La Mesa Police Department

Open agency hiring guide →State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-21. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

  • Undated careers page lists diploma/equivalent, age 21 by academy graduation, California Class C license by hire and general work aptitude. Citizenship wording is older and must be confirmed against current announcement; not used as definitive legal eligibility here. Full background/clinical standards apply.

Selected requirements, not a complete eligibility or disqualifier checklist.

Lateral entry

Career page identifies POST Basic Certificate requirement for lateral officer; current experience minimums, waivers and out-of-state recognition not verified. Dispatcher and civilian CSO criteria are separate.

Recruiting contact

Police Recruiting/Backgrounds Unit

pdrecruiting@cityoflamesa.us619-667-7556

Hiring outline

  1. City sequence: application, HR screening, POST written test, agility, panel/pre-background interview, background, polygraph, command staff interview, chief interview/conditional offer, clinical exams, final offer and swearing-in. Written test assesses general aptitude, not prior police knowledge. Confirm current trainee-versus-officer appointment arrangements.

Physical testing

POST work-sample battery: ninety-nine-yard obstacle run, 165-pound dummy thirty-two feet, six-foot chain-link fence/run, six-foot solid fence/run and 500-yard run. Two attempts except final run. Current passing scoring protocol not reviewed; do not invent per-event cutoffs.

Benefits

Needs confirmation

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

San Diego County California city, not Mesa Arizona. No active opening, dated pay, academy compensation or course duration verified; no JobPosting. General selection page is not a current classification announcement.

Official research source ↗City police career classifications; undated eligibility ↗Dedicated recruiting/backgrounds contact ↗

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Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official police selection and POST work-sample process ↗

La Palma · CA · City / town police

La Palma Police Department

Open agency hiring guide →State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-22. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

  • Overview addresses current officers, POST academy graduates or academy-enrolled applicants. It does not establish an untrained recruit route or a complete age/education/work-authorization checklist. California license required by appointment.

Selected requirements, not a complete eligibility or disqualifier checklist.

Lateral entry

Out-of-state applicants need California POST waiver or certification approval. Successful lateral/graduate hires proceed to field training; confirm exact certification and experience requirements.

Recruiting contact

Needs confirmation

Hiring outline

  1. Online application and qualification review, then oral board. Successful applicants enter eligibility list for up to one year; selected candidates submit background packet, personal-history statement and pre-polygraph questionnaire, provide fingerprints, and undergo investigation/polygraph. Medical and psychological screening follow in overview; confirm conditional-offer timing and assigned order.

Physical testing

Overview links POST medical standards but gives no applicant agility events or numerical passing cutoffs; medical clearance is not a verified fitness-test specification.

Benefits

Needs confirmation

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

Oral board described as 30–45 minutes, emphasizing communication, judgment and city/department research. Eligibility listing is not appointment; background duration is an estimate. No specific current vacancy, pay, deadline or academy sponsorship verified. No recruitAnnual or JobPosting.

Official research source ↗

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Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official police selection-process overview ↗

Parker, Arizona · AZ · County sheriff

La Paz County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

County jobs list a sheriff Deputy announcement posted October 1, 2026 and marked open until filled, seeking an experienced deputy. Human Resources provides a sheriff application route. Confirm current availability and full requirements; detention and dispatch roles are separate.

La Plata, Maryland · MD · City / town police

La Plata Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official applicant and recruiting information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

Official La Plata police Career Opportunities page describes the police-officer-candidate selection process and provides an employment application and town Employment route. This yearless recruiting resource does not establish a dated current vacancy; confirm current position-specific requirements directly.

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