Police Officer

Miami Township - Clermont County; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

OPERS-LE pension contributions

Ohio 457 deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Miami Township Police Department in Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This CALEA-accredited department offers term-filled benefits while seeking dedicated officers to join its team.

Officers work 12-hour shifts with a planned three-day weekend twice a month and have opportunities in SWAT, drone, narcotics, honor guard, instructor, motorcycle, and bicycle units. Lateral applicants from out of state are welcomed with assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
• Must possess a Peace Officer certification issued by the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Council at the time of a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.
• Police officers work 12-hour shifts and may have a three-day weekend twice a month.
• Lateral applicants are welcome to apply and may receive top out pay.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio Peace Officer certification

Job description

The Miami Township Police Department - a CALEA Internationally accredited police agency - is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent


• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license


• Must possess a valid Peace Officer certification issued by the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Council at the time of a conditional offer of employment

Miami Township offers a comprehensive benefit package including top tier health insurance, pension contributions to OPERS-LE, a deferred compensation plan through Ohio 457, and tuition reimbursement.

Lateral applicants are welcome to apply, and highly experienced applicants are eligible for top out pay, which is currently $47.27 per hour. Should you be a lateral applicant from out of state, we will assist with the Ohio Reciprocal Occupational Certificate application.

Police officers work 12-hour shifts and receive a scheduled three-day weekend twice a month. Assignment opportunities currently include SWAT operator, drone pilot, narcotics, honor guard, instructor, motorcycle unit, bicycle unit, and more!

The recruitment and selection policy can be found here: https://www.miamitwpoh.gov/pd/recruit.html

This position will remain open through November 25, 2026.

Miami Township is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/alcohol free workplace.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.