Police Officer

West Chester Township Police Department; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their police department as officers. This role involves providing comprehensive police services to a vibrant community of over 64,000 residents. Candidates will undergo a rigorous selection process, including written exams, physical agility tests, and background checks. The department offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package, with opportunities for lateral hiring and increased pay for prior experience. If you're ready to serve and protect while making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefit package

Retirement pension benefits

Paid extra duty details

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old by police academy completion date.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full police services including patrol and investigations.
• Engage with the community and ensure public safety.

Skills

Physical Agility

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of Police Academy

Tools

National Testing Network

Job description

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West Chester Township, Ohio, sets the bar high (on purpose)!
Ranked as one of "America's Best Places to Live," West Chester Township welcomes innovative, motivated job seekers who are ready to deliver on high expectations.

West Chester Township, Butler County Ohio is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. West Chester Police provides full police services with 92 sworn officers to our 35 square mile community. Services include uniform patrol, traffic safety, criminal investigations, special investigations, community affairs, canine, honor guard, SWAT, CDRU, school resource, bike patrol, public affairs and special events. The department serves a public of 64,000+ citizens.

The selection process includes the following:

1. Written Exam through National Testing Network ( www.nationaltestingnetwork.com )
2. Physical Agility
3. Oral Review Board
4. Polygraph
5. Background
6. Psychological Evaluation
7. Drug/Medical Screening

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 years of age by completion date of the police academy. Tattoo policy allows for tattoos if covered and not visible during work hours. Relaxed facial hair policy. Body piercing or alterations to any area of the body visible during work hours are prohibited.

Starting yearly salary effective October 1, 2024, is $73,710.13 ($35.43 per hour) with an excellent benefit package. Extra duty details are paid through the township and your wage calculates toward your retirement pension benefits.

Lateral hiring is welcomed and encouraged. Prior experience will be considered for increased starting pay and waiving of the physical agility testing. Both resume and written exam scores must be submitted prior to being invited to the physical agility test.

To schedule your written exam, please visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

Once your resume and written exam scores are received, we will contact all eligible candidates to schedule the physical agility test. Physical agility testing is scheduled for:

West Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.