<p>SALARY</p> <p>The minimum salary is $20.161 per hour</p> <p>This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.</p> <p>Pay Grade 514</p> <p>FILING DEADLINE DATE</p> <p>The deadline to apply is Monday, April 20, 2026</p> <p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION</p> <p>The purpose of this classification is to receive and respond to the public's request to inspect public records related to the Lexington Police Department (LPD).</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>High school Diploma, GED or equivalent </li><li>Two (2) years of related experience </li><li>Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Locates, retrieves, and prepares police department records for public inspection in accordance with the Kentucky Open Records Act and related regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures </li><li>Researches open records-related laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures to accurately determine whether or not the requested records in whole or in part are subject to public inspection </li><li>Drafts a written response to requests for public records; and, if applicable, cites a specific exemption that would authorize LPD to withhold a record and provides a brief explanation of how the exemption applies to any records withheld </li><li>Responds to public inquires related to open records requests such as how to make a request, what records can be inspected, how to get copies of records, etc. </li><li>Files and retrieves archived records in accordance with the Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government's Records Retention Schedule </li><li>Performs related work as assigned </li></ul> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>All positions in this job classification require drug testing, background check and polygraph before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. </li><li>Employees must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. </li><li>Employees in this position will handle potentially sensitive information and shall adhere to applicable confidentiality and privacy standards. </li></ul> <p>HOW TO APPLY</p> <p>Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.</p> <p>RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.</p> <p>Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.</p> <ul> <li>APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER* </li></ul> <p>CLOSING STATEMENT</p> <p>Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:</p> <ul> <li>Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits </li><li>Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits </li><li>Direct deposit is required of all employees. </li></ul> <p>The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.</p> <p>CONTACT INFORMATION</p> <p>For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:</p> <p>Division of Human Resources</p> <p>200 East Main St.</p> <p>Lexington, KY 40507</p> <p>Phone: (859) 258-3030</p> <p>Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs</p> <p>E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov</p>