JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking a Laborer to join our Public Works Department. Job Title: Laborer  Department: Public Works Salary: $1,086.50 Bi-Weekly (Laborer 1)  SUMMARY Under the general supervision and direction of the Public Works Director and/or Right-Of-Way Supervisor, the Laborer will be responsible for a wide variety of task, su...

COVINGTON, Ky. - A Covington police officer will soon be assigned permanently to the campus of Holmes High School and Middle School.   The Covington City Commission voted 5-0 tonight to approve an agreement between the City and Covington Independent Public Schools authorizing the officer’s assignment and defining his role.   An officer will be on campus for the last couple of weeks...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Police Department gained a new patrol officer today. Eric Lomax, who has previously served for three years with the Lexington Police Department, was sworn in today by Mayor Joe Meyer during a ceremony at City Hall. Residents will start seeing Lomax almost immediately, Covington Police Chief Rob Nader said. “We are excited that Eric has joined our team,&rd...

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City is currently seeking a Part Time Park Ranger to join our Police Department. Job Title: Part Time Park Ranger Department: Police Department  Salary: $19.89/Hourly SUMMARY: The Part Time Park Ranger is responsible for providing professional law enforcement protection and service. Maintains good public relations and service to park visitors. Pr...

Join Our Team!  The City is currently seeking an Evidence Technician to join our Police Department. Job Title: Evidence Technician  Department: Police Department  Salary: $43,462.90 Summary: Under general supervision, the Evidence Technician duties include but are not limited to; collection, preservation, processing and presentation of physical evidence at...

COVINGTON, Ky. - The City Commission has approved allowing lateral hires for police officers.   Previously, the Covington Code of Ordinances did not allow the lateral hire of police officers and firefighters.   The change in the law was approved Tuesday evening.   Chief of Police Rob Nader states, "I want to thank our Legal Department for completing the updates to the ordinanc...

COVINGTON, KY -- On Monday, October 16, the Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind and the Covington Police Department will be conducting the 2017 White Cane Safety Day event. The event includes demonstrations of electronics and gadgets used by the blind and visually impaired to navigate in their daily lives. Additionally, there will be a demonstration on how use the white cane. White Cane Safety ...

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the retirement of Captain Amanda Donelan and Sergeant Wes Cook, thanking each of them for over 20 years of service with the Covington Police Department. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners approved four promotions within the department. Capt. Donelan and Sgt. Cook’s retirements will be in effect October 1, 2...

Today, September 25, 2017, John Mairose III was sworn into the Covington Police Department as a Grade 1 Patrol Officer. Mairose accompanies his father Detective Mairose in serving the Covington Police Department. The City congratulates Officer Mairose on this accomplishment and thanks him for his service!

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners approved thirteen promotions within the Fire Department and four promotions within the Police Department. Beginning with the Police Department, Captain Pat Swift was promoted to Assistant Chief of Services.  Captain Swift has served with the Covington Police Department for over 26 years.  He has a master’s degree...