Dublin, Ohio
Deputy Chief of Police
Apply By: February 3rd (see details below)
Westerville, Ohio
Police Officers
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Cardington, Ohio
Police Officer
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Clyde, Ohio
Police Officer
(see details below)
Dublin, Ohio
Deputy Chief of Police
The City of Dublin, Ohio is offering an excellent team-focused position for a contemporary law enforcement leader. This is an opportunity to work alongside the Chief of Police to make a lasting difference in a police department grounded in community service, public safety, professionalism, and best practices. This newly added Deputy Chief of Police position will provide a bedrock opportunity for an up-and-coming police leader to be part of a benchmark organization dedicated to providing responsive service in a highly desirable community.
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City of Dublin Police Department is a progressive law enforcement organization that places a strong emphasis on Community-Oriented Policing. The Police Department has full-time police officers in Patrol, the Detective Bureau, the Community Impact Unit, and Community Education Unit (school resource officers). There are also several ancillary units with duties including background investigations, bicycle patrol, drone piloting, field training, and more. The Dublin Police Department has maintained CALEA accreditation since 1991, which is not just an indication of its commitment to best practices but serves as a source of pride for the City as well.
The Dublin Police Department leadership is comprised of nine (9) sergeants, six (6) lieutenants, three (3) Deputy Chiefs, and the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief position that is the subject of this recruitment is a newly added position. Each Deputy Chief is assigned to lead one of three bureaus: Support Services, Operations, and Community and Professional Services.
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Chief of Police, this Deputy Chief will initially be assigned to oversee the Community and Professional Services Bureau, which includes the Community Education Unit (school resource officers), Professional Standards and Accreditation, and the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC). A Professional Standards Manager, an Operations Manager (NRECC), and a lieutenant will report directly to this Deputy Chief. The NRECC is the primary public safety dispatch center for the cities of Dublin, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, and Worthington, Washington Township, and Norwich Township. The NRECC is located inside the Dublin Justice Center and is staffed by a team of 29 dispatchers, 1 Communications Systems Specialist, 1 CAD Manager, 6 supervisors, 3 communications managers and 1 operations manager.
The Deputy Chief is responsible for the overall supervision and management of assigned sworn and non-sworn personnel, functions and activities of the Dublin Police Department and the NRECC. Some additional duties the Deputy Chief will perform include reinforcing the organizational commitment to CALEA Accreditation standards and the principles of Community Oriented Policing; developing and implementing policy and procedures for the individual work units and the organization as a whole; interacting and collaborating with other agencies, citizens and customers; maintaining relations with other local, County, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies and other agencies in the criminal justice system; and directing and managing the Department’s role in special events and engaging in special event planning, budgeting, and associated operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of related education, experience, and certifications that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is qualifying. The most attractive candidates will possess the following:
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Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science, or another related field. A Master’s Degree is desirable.
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Experience: Candidates must hold the rank of Police Lieutenant or higher and have at least three (3) years of experience in a management capacity in a comparably sized or larger police agency.
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Certification: Possession of a valid Ohio Peace Officer Certification issued by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council or the ability to obtain this certification in a timely manner.
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Residency Requirement: Must establish and maintain a primary place of residence within a County in which the Police Department has jurisdiction, or a county contiguous with such County of jurisdiction (includes Franklin, Delaware, Morrow, Marion, Hardin, Logan, Champaign, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking, and Knox Counties).
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for the Deputy Chief of Police is $105,900 – $155,300, with placement in the range dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition, the City of Dublin offers the selected candidate an excellent benefits package including a City match of 19.50% into an employee’s Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. Subject to restrictions, an officer may purchase full-time service credit earned under another Ohio retirement system, such as the Cincinnati Retirement System, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, School Employees Retirement System, State Highway Patrol Retirement System, or State Teachers Retirement System. Other benefits include group medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits to all employees serving in full-time permanent positions and their dependents; paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave; tuition reimbursement; relocation assistance; and an assigned vehicle.
Additional benefit details can be found by clicking on the .pdf links for the recruitment brochure and Non-Union Compensation Plan on this page.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive résumé and compelling cover letter below no later than Monday, February 3, 2025.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Chief Bryan Noblett (ret.) or Chief Greg Nelson (ret.) at (916) 550-4100.
Because of the public records laws in Ohio, the identity of applicants and application materials cannot be considered confidential.
The City of Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Westerville, Ohio
Police Officers
IMPORTANT: If you are NOT already certified as a police officer by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), you MUST complete the National Testing Network exam IN ADDITION to completing this application. Failure to complete both an application and complete the NTN exam may disqualify you from further consideration.
OPOTA-certified applicants do NOT need to take the NTN exam and may proceed with via this application as outlined below.
Why Westerville Division of Police?
At WPD, we live by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. These principles guide us as we strive for excellence in all we do.
Community Support: Our residents respect and show overwhelming support to WPD, providing all the resources needed to succeed.
Opportunities for Growth: Join a family of officers and professional staff committed to excellence and dedicated to your professional and personal development. Opportunities include promotions, a variety of specialized and ancillary assignments, robust training budget, and tuition reimbursement.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in a 65,000 sq. ft. headquarters featuring a 10-lane firearms range, use-of-force simulator, and a fully equipped fitness center to support training and wellness.
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Largest suburban agency in the Columbus Metro area: 80 sworn officers, 115 total employees
- Diverse population: Serving 40,000 residents, a daytime population of 90,000, and a business community representing over 300,000 people within a 15-minute radius
- Vibrant community culture: Home to the Westerville Uptown District, rich with historic charm, events, and DORA areas
LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICERS
If you’re already certified with OPOTA, we offer expedited steps to join our team:
- No Testing Required:NTN testing is waived for certified candidates, allowing qualified applicants to proceed straight to oral board interviews. Go to https://police.westerville.org to apply.
- Competitive Pay:Earn up to $114,000 annually with two years of full-time law enforcement experience, rising to $122,000 by 2027 for qualified candidates.
- Experience: Based Benefits: Vacation accrual rate and sick leave balance transfer available based on your total years of service.
- Simplified Testing: Take a physical agility test (obstacle course) instead of the OPOTA fitness exam.
NON-SWORN CANDIDATES
For candidates not already OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy)-certified:
- NTN Test: Take and pass the standard test and public safety assessment through NTN.
- Competitive Pay:Earn up to $119,000 after three years of service.
- Excellent Benefits: Enjoy paid holidays, personal days, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, comp time, longevity pay, strong healthcare benefits and educational assistance.
- WPD Academy:If hired, you will attend Westerville PD’s basic training academy at no cost to you and earning a salary of more than $70,000. You will receive exceptional training from the area’s best law enforcement instructors.
Position is open until filled. Applications are being reviewed as they are received.
SUPERVISION
Work is performed within the guidelines of division general orders and all applicable laws. Work is reviewed by supervisors on a daily basis through reports and performance evaluations.
NATURE OF WORK
Under the direction of a sergeant, police officers have responsibility to enforce all local, state, and federal laws within the City of Westerville while also performing other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK
(May not include all duties performed.)
Ability to operate Division vehicles and equipment.
Patrols the community on foot, or in police cars protecting persons and property.
Enforces all state laws and city ordinances.
Investigates complaints; interviews suspects and witnesses.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance.
Performs criminal and vehicle crash investigations.
Performs traffic enforcement duties.
Performs routine security inspections
Conducts searches and seizures.
Completes detailed written reports.
Makes arrests when necessary.
Uses firearms as necessary.
Maintains all equipment necessary for the daily performance of job duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
Must have completed Assessment and PHQ through National Testing Network (NTN) if not currently OPOTA certified.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
Both eyes must be correctable to 20/20 vision and no color blindness.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License free from excessive violations.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate and manage the public under a variety of circumstances.
Ability to work a varied schedule on a variety of shifts.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Employees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium though United Healthcare which includes prescription coverage. Family and single coverage is available. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan.
VISION AND DENTAL
The City pays 100% of the premium for dental and vision.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City pays 100% of the premium on a $100,000 life insurance policy for employee.
RETIREMENT PENSION
The City contributes 19.5% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.
VACATION
Employees two weeks of paid vacation after completing one-year probationary period.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Employees receive 6 prorated days of personal leave annually.
Cardington, Ohio
Police Officers
The Village of Cardington, Morrow County, Ohio is seeking to hire for the position of Full Time Police Officer and Part-Time Police Officer.
The candidate(s) must possess a valid and current OPOTA Certification, high school diploma or GED equivalency, and possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s license at time of application and throughout duration of employment, free of excessive violations.
This position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances, for responding to calls for protection of life and property, for conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations, apprehension of criminals and to perform other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Duties normally consist of patrol and enforcement activities in the village on an assigned shift. Work may involve elements of danger and involves many emergencies which demand that an officer must be able to exercise sound judgment and act without direct supervision.
He/she will be under the day-to-day supervision of the Chief of Police. The incumbent(s) will be working with the public on a daily basis. The officer(s) will have a level of independence over their daily tasks but are expected to act appropriately and stay on tasks completing duties which include;
Patrolling jurisdiction to observe, prevent, or terminate unlawful acts; respond to calls for service; maintain radio contact with dispatch or other units; report crimes or unusual situations; initiate action as appropriate; back up other units in the area; write traffic citations, criminal summons, offense reports, and make arrests.
Investigate traffic accidents; secure scenes; interview witnesses; direct traffic; observe scenes and determines factors which contributed to the accident; administer first aid if necessary; assist ambulance and rescue crews; take accident scene measurements; photograph scene; write accident reports and draw diagrams; issue citations to individuals in violation of law.
Respond to a wide range of citizen needs and requests under emergency or unknown conditions such as domestic disputes, burglar alarms, suspicious persons or vehicles, rescue efforts, removal of hazardous objects, loose animals, locked car doors, loud parties, etc. Officer must be able to effectively work with citizens and coworkers to resolve conflicts.
Full Time Officers:
Will be required to work a minimum of 40 hours a week, including but not limited to: Weekends, Holidays and abnormal shifts as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or his designee. Starting Pay is $24.00/HR w/ Health, Vision, Dental options and retirement is through Ohio Police & Fire (OP&F)
Part Time Officers:
Maybe scheduled a minimum of 16 hours and up to 32 hours a week. This includes but not limited to: Rotating weekends and Holidays as deemed by the Chief of Police or his designee. Starting Pay is $19.00/HR and retirement is through Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Application Instructions:
Send the completed application along with a resume and cover letter to JOtterbacher@cardington.org & FiscalOfficer@cardington.org
Clyde, Ohio
Police Officers
Salary Information: $25.24 – $37.27
Benefit Information: Health Insurance coverage along with optional Dental and Vision. Officers receive longevity pay for years of service along with an annual uniform allowance ($1500.00). Employees receive 13 paid holidays along with 16 hours of personal leave and up to 120 hours of compensatory time.
Department Overview: The Clyde Police Department is an agency with 21 full time personnel. The department has very competitive wages compared to other agencies in the county. Clyde PD also allows for lateral transfers from other agencies for a candidate that has at least two years full time experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. An example of an acceptable qualification for this position: Completion of secondary education; certification from basic police officer training school; Associate’s degree in criminal justice preferred; possession of a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License; specific training certificates as required by assignment (i.e., radar certification, firearms, less lethal weapons certification).
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ohio Peace Officer Certification, State of Ohio valid driver’s license. After employment: BAC verifier certification, radar operator certification, LEADS certification, OLLESIN and Web Check certified as well as in-house systems; taser.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of42 use 12101.
-Patrols assigned area on foot or in police vehicle to serve citizens and enforce governing laws and city ordinances; responds to citizen complaints, interviews witnesses to crimes, accidents, and disturbances; arrests persons in violation of laws, and ordinances; checks doors and windows and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences to detect suspicious conditions; acts as peace officer in fights, family disturbances, etc.
-Enforces laws; testifies in court; makes security checks; issues warnings and citations; apprehends, restrains, subdues, and arrests suspected law violators; transports and books prisoners; operates and utilizes law enforcement equipment and weapons; prepares reports relating to law enforcement duties; serves civil and legal papers; participates in crowd control; responds to domestic disturbances and reports of criminal activity; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects; directs traffic; patrols an assigned area, generally in patrol vehicle.
-Performs investigations; secures crime scenes; searches crime scenes for clues and evidence; collects, records, and preserves evidence for laboratory analysis; takes photographs; lifts fingerprints; watches for stolen property and wanted or missing persons; communicates with witnesses, victims, suspects, prisoners, informants, and criminals; assists in conducting investigations of crimes, complaints, and incidents to gather information and evidence; prepares investigative reports; obtains search warrants.
-Transports prisoners and handles general and specific court appearances. Responds to emergency situations; notifies supervisor of emergency situations. Responds to citizen concerns and complaints.
-Maintains personal and professional competence and awareness; maintains required licenses and certifications; attends professional education and training sessions, seminars, and workshops; may be assigned to specific specialized teams.
-Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; subject to call out 24 hours, seven (7) days a week.
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