The Erlanger Police Department is always accepting resumes. When an opening occurs those people who have submitted resumes are notified of the dates and times of the testing.

Qualified applicants must be 21 years old, have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and at time of hire reside in Kentucky. Applicants must pass the following criteria to be hired by the Erlanger Police Department:

Written Test
Oral Interviews
Physical Agility
Psychological Test
Background Investigation
Polygraph

The new recruit then attends the Department of Criminal Justice Training Police Academy in Richmond, KY for 16 weeks. Upon successful completion the officer then is assigned to a Field Training Officer for 16 weeks.