Police Officer

West Chester Township Police Department

Olde West Chester (OH)

On-site

USD 77,027 - 99,616

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

West Chester Township Police Department in Butler County, Ohio, is seeking dedicated individuals for the full-time Police Officer role. The department provides comprehensive police services to a community of 64,000+ residents and maintains a broad patrol and investigation footprint.

Starting annual salary is $77,027.09 ( $37.03/hour ) with an excellent benefits package; lateral hires can reach $86,062.82 to $99,616.46 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be 21 years of age by completion date of the police academy.
Lateral hiring considered with potential pay increases based on experience and qualifications.
Tattoo policy requires tattoos to be covered and not visible during work hours.

Responsibilities

Provide full police services including uniform patrol, traffic safety, criminal investigations and community affairs.
Engage in canine, SWAT, school resource, bike patrol, public affairs and special events as assigned.
Participate in the selection process steps including written exam, physical agility, oral review and background checks.

Job description

Police Officer

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: Written Exam through National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com), Physical Agility, Oral Review Board, Polygraph, Background, Psychological Evaluation and 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 with participation in annual sponsored charitable fundraiser. Body piercing or alterations to any area of the body visible during work hours are prohibited.

Starting yearly salary effective October 1, 2025, is $77,027.09 ($37.03 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. Starting yearly salary effective October 1, 2025, is between Step 3 – $86,062.82 ($41.38 per hour) and Step 6 – $99,616.46 ($47.89 per hour), depending on qualifications. All candidates must submit both a resume and written exam scores.

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 will be held on the following dates: