City of Owensboro

Director of Parks and Recreation

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Management, or related field; minimum 6 years senior-level experience in public parks and recreation; valid driver’s license.

Police Officer

US citizen; valid driver’s license; 21+ by academy date; HS diploma or GED; associate degree or equivalent or eligible for equivalent; military or law enforcement experience possible; no felony convictions; no recent illegal drugs.

Deputy Director Finance

Bachelor’s in finance or accounting and at least 6 years in a top-level accounting role; valid driver’s license.

City of Owensboro, KY

Recreation Facility Supervisor

High school diploma or GED; 18+; valid driver’s license; CPR/First Aid; ability to supervise and manage staff and crowds; no prior experience required.

Bus Driver FT

Bus Driver

High school diploma or GED; or 3 months experience as bus driver. Valid driver's license; CDL Class B or higher with P endorsement preferred and required after hire. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Minimum age 18.

Lateral Transfer Firefighter

Firefighter

Two years of full-time firefighter experience; certifications: IFSAC Firefighter I & II, IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Operations; EMT-Basic (NREMT or KY Board of EMS); CPAT current for hires from out-of-state or non-participating departments; must be eligible for Kentucky certification transfer.

Police Officer Reserve

Part-time reserve police officer position; must have Kentucky POST certification and meet state eligibility requirements.

 Bus Driver (PT)

High School Diploma/GED, 3 months bus driver/related experience, valid driver’s license, CDL Class B with P endorsement after hire, ability to lift 100 lbs, minimum age 18.

Police Officer Lateral Transfer (Certified)

Two years of paid experience as a full-time peace officer; currently employed as a full-time officer within the last 12 months; POPS certification portable without attending OPD/DOCJT Basic Training.

Central Dispatch - Telecommunicator Lateral Transfer (Certified)

Telecommunicator

Full-time telecommunicator position requiring Kentucky Telecommunicator Standards certification; shift work, weekends/holidays, and potential overtime; salary based on qualifications.

Title	Location	Date
Director of Parks and Recreation Full Time · $109K-$154K · 6+ YOE Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
Police Officer Full Time · $60K/yr Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Apr 28, 2026
Deputy Director Finance Full Time · $109K-$154K · 6+ YOE Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Recreation Facility Supervisor Temporary · $34K/yr · 0+ YOE Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Apr 17, 2026
Bus Driver FT Full Time · $48K/yr · 0.25+ YOE Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Apr 2, 2026
Lateral Transfer Firefighter Full Time · $35K-$50K/yr · 2+ YOE Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Jan 8, 2026
Police Officer Reserve Part Time Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Sep 5, 2025
Bus Driver (PT) Part Time · $48K/yr · 0.25+ YOE Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	May 29, 2025
Police Officer Lateral Transfer (Certified) Full Time · 2+ YOE Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Jan 24, 2025
Central Dispatch - Telecommunicator Lateral Transfer (Certified) Full Time Owensboro, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Sep 6, 2024

Activities	public safetyinfrastructure maintenancewaste managementpublic transitrecreational services
Headquarters	US
Industries	Government AdministrationPublic Safety
Name	City of Owensboro
Employees	500
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Owensboro Police DepartmentOwensboro Fire DepartmentOwensboro Transit SystemOwensboro Municipal Utilities
Tagline	Provides municipal services and local governance for Owensboro residents.
Founded	1,817
Website	owensboro.org

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