Fill out an online application.
Complete the recruit applicant booklet form.
After completing the online application and the recruit officer application form, contact a member of our recruiting team to schedule your written exam. You can email (correctionsrecruiting@lexingtonky.gov) or call (859) 425-2617.
Documents you should bring to the written exam include:
- State Issued Birth Certificate
- Diploma or transcripts of the highest level of education
- Copy of form DD-214 for former or inactive military personnel
Written exam
- The test covers 5 areas:
- Problem solving
- Reading comprehension
- Math
- Writing
- Personal characteristics
- 87 questions
- 65% minimum passing score to move forward to an oral interview