Police / Hiring Process
The Bowling Green Police Department is NOW accepting applications for our next academy class!
Event Schedule
Applicants must successfully complete State required testing.
How to prepare to begin your law enforcement career:
Gather documents:
Applicants are required to submit all documentation in order to complete their application.
- Bowling Green Law Enforcement Application
- Pre-Polygraph Questionnaire
- Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma/Transcripts
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- Social Security Card
- Driver’s License
- Military DD-214 (if applicable)
- Standard Form 180 “Request pertaining to Military Records” (if applicable)
- Auto Insurance Card to all vehicles
- Vehicle Registration to all vehicles
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Divorce Documents (if applicable)
- Trade Licenses (if applicable)
- POPS Certificate (if KY certified)
- DOCJT Transcripts (if KY certified)
Physically prepare for POPS (Peace Officer Professional Standards):
- Request a gym membership to Parks and Recreation – (270) 393-3644
- Visit: https://justice.ky.gov/Boards-Commissions/KLEC/testing/Pages/physical-agility-prep.aspx
Contact a recruiter:
Talk to a Bowling Green Police Officer. Find out what it’s really like to be a police officer and why Bowling Green might be the department for you! Fill out the contact form today and we’ll be in touch!
Request a Ride-Along with the Bowling Green Police Department:
Fill out the contact form today and we’ll be in touch!