What Hopkinsville PD pays
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$71,344
Posting · verified Oct 8, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedStarting pay has changed 1 time since we began tracking it in Oct 1, 2026: $54,359 (Oct 1, 2026) → $47,927 (Oct 6, 2026).
Open jobs at Hopkinsville PD
Police Chief
Hopkinsville, KYCloses Nov 13, 2026$92,236startingPolice Officer Trainee
Hopkinsville, KYCloses in 5 days$47,927startingPolice Officers & Detectives (Lateral)
Hopkinsville, KYCloses in 5 days$54,359starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Also offered$4,300 State Incentive
- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- 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 | Closes in 5 days | $47,927 | — | None | |
| 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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