If you think you look good in blue, the Bowling Green Police Department could have a job for you.

The department will host a community open house on Nov. 16 at BGPD Headquarters at 911 Kentucky St. from 5 to 7 p.m. in the hopes of finding applicants for several important job positions.

BGPD’s Professional Standards Division Sgt. Brad Hogue said they are looking to fill six full-time call-taker positions, one dispatch assistant position and recruit “as many (officers) as we can fill the next class with.”

“We’ll have representatives from each one of our specialized units present to explain what they do and answer any questions the community may have about their jobs,” Hogue said.

Units ranging from SWAT teams, drone pilots and crisis negotiators to academy recruits, training divisions and honor guards will be in attendance. Representatives of Bowling Green’s human resources department will also discuss benefits of working for the city.

Hogue said guests just looking to mingle and meet the force are also welcome. He added that various vehicles will be brought out for display and demonstration.

Hogue said that while there’s always a need for uniformed officers, “our dispatchers are the unsung heroes in emergency services anywhere.”

“We couldn’t do our jobs without them,” Hogue said. “They are a crucial part of our team.”

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18. Hogue said detail-oriented multitaskers with “a servant’s heart” often make strong candidates for call-taking and dispatcher positions.

“It’s just another way to help the community and try to make a positive impact in the lives of others,” Hogue said.

New hires begin as call-takers and must receive dispatcher certification within their first year, with training performed in-house. Training includes a five-week session in Richmond paid for by the city.

After certification, call-takers are given access to confidential records to inform emergency service personnel as dispatchers.

Hogue said police recruits are trained locally at BGPD’s Law Enforcement Academy and can receive 70% of an associate’s degree through academy instruction. The city also offers tuition reimbursement and assistance.

Police applicant testing day is Dec. 7 and the next academy class will begin April 22. Interested applicants can visit joinbgky.org/police for details.