Police Officer

National Police; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health insurance

OPERS-LE pension contributions

Ohio 457 deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Miami Township Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officers in Ohio. The role includes 12-hour shifts and a possibility of a three-day weekend twice a month, with opportunities in SWAT, drone operations, narcotics, honor guard, and more.

Applicants must meet age, education, and licensing requirements and hold Ohio Peace Officer certification at conditional offer. Miami Township is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/alcohol free workplace, with a September 9, 2026 closing date

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess 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.

Responsibilities

• Work 12-hour shifts with a scheduled three-day weekend twice a month.
• Assignments include SWAT operator, drone pilot, narcotics, honor guard, instructor, motorcycle unit, bicycle unit, and more.

Skills

Age 21+

Ohio driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Peace Officer Certification (OPOTC)

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!

This position will remain open through September 9, 2026.

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.

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