Police Recruit

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Police Academy as recruits. This role involves rigorous training in firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, and physical fitness, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for a career in law enforcement. Candidates must meet specific physical standards and pass a comprehensive background check. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve the community while developing essential skills necessary for a successful career as a Police Officer. If you are committed to upholding the law and serving the public, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass physical fitness assessment and background investigation.
• Valid driver's license required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Complete classroom curriculum and physical skills development.
• Prepare for appointment to Police Officer.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Firearms Proficiency

Defensive Tactics

Driving Skills

Background Investigation

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Examination Date

ENTRY LEVEL ASSESSMENT
JUNE 2025
Specific dates, times and location TBA
Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT
NOVEMBER 2025
Specific dates, times and location TBA
Civil Service will administer a pre-entrance Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) as required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. This mandatory assessment requires all prospective candidates to successfully pass the PFA before the academy start date. Each candidate will be scheduled for the PFA after they have successfully passed the background investigation and polygraph.

The PFA is a Pass/Fail performance assessment. All candidates will be expected to meet the physical capability standards for each event, at time of testing, to remain in the selection process. A score below the standard on any single event will be considered a failing score and the candidate will be removed from the selection process.

Physical Fitness Standards:

1. Sit-Up (1 Minute)
   The total number of correct sit-ups completed in one (1) minute will be counted.
   Age:
   20-29: Male - 32, Female - 23
   30-39: Male - 28, Female - 18
   40-49: Male - 22, Female - 13
   50-59: Male - 17, Female - 7
   60-69: Male - 13, Female - 2
2. Full Body Push-Up (1 Minute)
   The total number of correct push-ups completed in one (1) minute will be counted.
   Age:
   20-29: Male - 19, Female - 9
   30-39: Male - 15, Female - 7
   40-49: Male - 10, Female - 5
   50-59: Male - 7, Female - 4
   60-69: Male - 5, Female - 1
3. 1.5 Mile Run (timed)
   This event consists of running or walking as fast as possible the distance of 1.5 miles in the time allotted for your age and gender group.
   Age:
   20-29: Male - 14:34, Female - 17:49
   30-39: Male - 15:13, Female - 18:37
   40-49: Male - 15:58, Female - 19:32
   50-59: Male - 17:38, Female - 21:31
   60-69: Male - 20:12, Female - 23:32

Nature of Work

Candidates are assigned to the Dayton Police Academy to complete a classroom curriculum and physical skills development in firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, physical fitness, driving, and other related skills required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, in preparation for appointment to Police Officer.

Minimum Education

Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.

Age

Must meet all of the following age requirements: Must be 20 years old in order to take the entry-level assessment. Must be 21 years old on or before the day of completion of the Dayton Police Academy. Applicants must not have reached their 69th birthday by date of appointment to Police Officer.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

A candidate who achieves a passing grade on the Police Recruit entry-level assessment is entitled to a maximum of 5 preference points as set forth below: For Promotional AND Open Competitive candidates: the candidate, prior to the date of the entry-level assessment, has been honorably discharged from service with any branch of the United States military. To obtain credit, a non-returnable copy of the DD214 or certificate of service (indicating honorable discharge) MUST be submitted at the time of the entry-level assessment; OR For City of Dayton Open Competitive candidates ONLY: the candidate is employed by the City of Dayton but does not meet the qualification outlined above for promotional status. Must have satisfactorily completed 6 months of full-time employment as documented by City performance evaluations.

Citizenship

Must be eligible to be employed in the United States.

Background Investigation

Must be of good moral character and be able to pass an extensive background investigation including a polygraph test. Persons convicted of a felony are not eligible for positions in the sworn forces of the Police Department (even if such conviction has been sealed or expunged). Must not have any misdemeanor convictions for Domestic Violence unless the conviction has been expunged or set aside. Any Police Recruit applicant who, 3 years or less prior to the date of the entry-level assessment, has ever illegally possessed, knowingly used, sold, or distributed any “controlled substance” or abused, sold, or distributed a “dangerous drug” as defined by State of Ohio law may be disqualified. Must be able to meet any and all Ohio Administrative Code or Ohio Revised Code provisions that govern the ability to attend Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy courses and the ability to possess or receive firearms.

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a current full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grades: 124 (Wage) or below, 29 (Clerical) or below, P16 (Professional Technical) or below, S11 (Supervisor) or below, 317 (EMT), 302 and 302A (Paramedic), and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.

Notes

Applicants MUST bring a pictured ID to each assessment component, as well as all phases of the selection process for identification purposes. Failure to present a pictured ID will result in the applicant NOT being admitted into the assessments.

Selection Plan

The Police Recruit screening and selection process will include a series of components that each candidate must successfully complete and/or pass in order to be considered for the position of Police Recruit.