What Hopkinsville PD pays
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$71,344
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$4,300 for new officers.
After completion of training, $54,359 Salary + $4,300 State IncentiveJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Hopkinsville PD
Police Officer Trainee
Hopkinsville, KYCloses Oct 16, 2026$4,300 bonusNot publishedPolice Officers & Detectives (Lateral)
Hopkinsville, KYCloses Oct 16, 2026$54,359starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedulerotates days/evening shifts with every other weekend off
- Take-home carYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsMust be a KY certified Police Officer or approved by the Department of Criminal Justice for transferable out-of-state police certification credentials.
How Hopkinsville PD compares nearby
All 7 Clarksville Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hopkinsville | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville PD | Hiring | $54,359 | — | $4,300 | |
| Christian County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Oak Grove PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pembroke PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Elkton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Guthrie PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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