Entry-Level Police Officer: Training, Benefits & Growth

City Of Norwood Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Uniform Allowance

Training Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

City of Norwood is hiring an entry-level Police Officer in Norwood, OH. Top pay is $98,143.15 in 2026 and rises to $101,087.44 in 2027 at 5 years, with pay commensurate to experience up to the top.

Includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA; uniform allowance; stipends; tuition reimbursement; and holiday, vacation, comp, and court time banks. Applicants must meet civil service testing requirements, pass agility and medical exams, and provide a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Civil Service Written Exam: testing begins Sept 8, 2026 and runs through Oct 5, 2026, 9am-3pm.
• Agility Testing scheduled after written test.
• Valid Driver’s license required at both examinations.
• Deadline for filing applications is Sept 28, 2026.
• Total maximum credit permitted – 20%.

Education

Four-year college degree

Two-year college degree

State of Ohio Certified Police Officer

Police Officer, other than the State of Ohio

Military Credit

Job description

City of Norwood is hiring an entry-level Police Officer in Norwood, OH. Top pay is $98,143.15 in 2026 and rises to $101,087.44 in 2027 at 5 years, with pay commensurate to experience up to the top.

Includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA; uniform allowance; stipends; tuition reimbursement; and holiday, vacation, comp, and court time banks. Applicants must meet civil service testing requirements, pass agility and medical exams, and provide a valid driver’s license.