Title 502 | Chapter 045 | Regulation 075
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET
Department of Kentucky State Police
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
502 KAR 45:075.Register.
Section 1.
(1)
The commissioner shall determine the number of cadet trooper positions required to be filled.(2)
The commissioner shall base his determination upon:(a)
The needs of the department;(b)
Projected attrition; and(c)
Available fundingSection 2.
(1)
The commissioner shall propose a register of applicants eligible(2)
Upon approval by the board, the commissioner shall establish a register of applicants eligible for appointment as a cadet trooper.Section 3.
(1)
A register shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months.(2)
If an applicant who has been placed on a register is not selected for employment within twelve (12) months of the applicant's(a)
May(b)
If removed from the register, may reapply for employment.Section 4.
An applicant may be placed on a register if the applicant has:(1)
Successfully completed the:(a)
Aptitude(b)
Physical Fitness(c)
(2)
Not been disqualified as a result of a background investigation.[(3)
(a)
(b)
Section 5.
(1)
Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, an applicant shall be placed on the register in rank order, determined by the combined score on the(a)
Applicants shall receive two (2)1.
An associate degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university;2.
A copy of the applicant's3.
A notarized letter from a law enforcement employer certifying three (3) years of full-time law enforcement employment as a sworn officer.(b)
Applicants shall receive four (4)1.
A bachelor degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university;2.
A copy of the applicant's3.
A notarized letter from a law enforcement employer certifying a minimum of four (4) and less than seven (7) years of full-time law enforcement employment as a sworn officer.(c)
Applicants shall receive six (6) points for:1.
A master degree or above in any discipline from an accredited college or university;2.
A copy of the applicant's3.
A notarized letter from a law enforcement employer certifying seven (7) years or more of full-time law enforcement employment as a sworn officer.(d)
Graduates of the KSP Apprenticeship Program shall receive up to six (6) points for the following:1.
Three (3) points upon graduation;2.
Two (2) points upon completion of the physical preparedness program; and3.
One (1) point upon completion of five (5) core classes toward the Kentucky State Police Academy Associates in Applied Sciences degree in General Occupational and Technical Studies while enrolled in the Bluegrass Community and Technical College with a grade of C or higher in each class.(2)
Applicants who receive the same score shall be ranked by random draw, with military veterans receiving preference as provided by KRS 16.040(3).Section 6.
(1)
Except as provided by this section, the commissioner shall select eligible applicants for appointment as cadet troopers from the register in rank order.(2)
The commissioner may deviate from the rank order of the register if the commissionerSection 7.
The commissioner may remove a candidate from the register for the following reasons:(1)
Upon receipt of reliable information indicating grounds for disqualification or deferral;(2)
If the candidate cannot be located by postal authorities;(3)
If the candidate:(a)
Declines an offer of employment;(b)
Fails to respond to an offer of employment;(c)
Notifies the department that the applicant(d)
Upon the expiration of a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the applicant'sFILED WITH LRC: February 7, 2022
CONTACT PERSON: Amy Barker, Assistant General Counsel, 125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-8207, fax (502) 564-6686, email Justice.RegsContact@ky.gov.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET
Department of Kentucky State Police
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
502 KAR 45:075.Register.
Section 1.
(1)
The commissioner shall determine the number of cadet trooper positions required to be filled.(2)
The commissioner shall base his determination upon:(a)
The needs of the department;(b)
Projected attrition; and(c)
Available funding .Section 2.
(1)
The commissioner shall propose a register of applicants eligible for appointment as a cadet trooper to the Kentucky State Police Personnel Board.(2)
Upon approval by the board, the commissioner shall establish a register of applicants eligible for appointment as a cadet trooper.Section 3.
(1)
A register shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months.(2)
If an applicant who has been placed on a register is not selected for employment within twelve (12) months of the applicant's placement on the register, the applicant:(a)
May be removed from the register; and(b)
If removed from the register, may reapply for employment.Section 4.
An applicant may be placed on a register if the applicant has:(1)
Successfully completed the:(a)
Aptitude examination;(b)
Physical Fitness Test; and(c)
Interview; and(2)
Not been disqualified as a result of a background investigation.[Section 5.
(1)
Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, an applicant shall be placed on the register in rank order, determined by the combined score on the applicant's Physical Fitness Test, ]interview score, and Trooper Applicant Points System (TAPS) points. A maximum of six (6) TAPS points may be earned and added to the combined score. Applicants shall receive TAPS points based upon the following:(a)
Applicants shall receive two (2) points for:1.
An associate degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university;2.
A copy of the applicant's DD-214 reflecting four (4) years of active military service; or3.
A notarized letter from a law enforcement employer certifying three (3) years of full-time law enforcement employment as a sworn officer.(b)
Applicants shall receive four (4) points for:1.
A bachelor degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university;2.
A copy of the applicant's DD-214 reflecting a minimum of five (5) and less than nine (9) years of active military service; or3.
A notarized letter from a law enforcement employer certifying a minimum of four (4) and less than seven (7) years of full-time law enforcement employment as a sworn officer.(c)
Applicants shall receive six (6) points for:1.
A master degree or above in any discipline from an accredited college or university;2.
A copy of the applicant's DD-214 reflecting nine (9) years or more of active military service; or3.
A notarized letter from a law enforcement employer certifying seven (7) years or more of full-time law enforcement employment as a sworn officer.(d)
Graduates of the KSP Apprenticeship Program shall receive up to six (6) points for the following:1.
Three (3) points upon graduation;2.
Two (2) points upon completion of the physical preparedness program; and3.
One (1) point upon completion of five (5) core classes toward the Kentucky State Police Academy Associates in Applied Sciences degree in General Occupational and Technical Studies while enrolled in the Bluegrass Community and Technical College with a grade of C or higher in each class.(2)
Applicants who receive the same score shall be ranked by random draw, with military veterans receiving preference as provided by KRS 16.040(3).Section 6.
(1)
Except as provided by this section, the commissioner shall select eligible applicants for appointment as cadet troopers from the register in rank order.(2)
The commissioner may deviate from the rank order of the register if the commissioner determines that it is necessary to correct a manifest imbalance of minorities or women in the department.Section 7.
The commissioner may remove a candidate from the register for the following reasons:(1)
Upon receipt of reliable information indicating grounds for disqualification or deferral;(2)
If the candidate cannot be located by postal authorities;(3)
If the candidate:(a)
Declines an offer of employment;(b)
Fails to respond to an offer of employment;(c)
Notifies the department that the applicant no longer wishes to be considered for employment; or(d)
Upon the expiration of a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the applicant's placement on the register.FILED WITH LRC: February 7, 2022
CONTACT PERSON: Amy Barker, Assistant General Counsel, 125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-8207, fax (502) 564-6686, email Justice.RegsContact@ky.gov.