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New Concord, Ohio
 Police Chief & Police Officer
Apply By: June 26th (see details below)

 

Lebanon, Ohio
Lateral Transfer Police Officer
(see details below)

 

Huber Heights, Ohio
Entry & Lateral Transfer Police Officer
Apply By: July 10th (see details below)


New Concord, Ohio
Police Chief & Police Officer

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Police Chief Opening

The Village of New Concord is seeking applications for the position of Police Chief. The successful candidate will be community-focused and committed to working in partnership with community members and leaders; have leadership, management, and interpersonal skills; have impeccable integrity, ethics, and professionalism; demonstrate abilities in personnel management, budget preparation and resource management. The ideal candidate will uphold the mission and vision of the Village of New Concord and set an example for the members of the department.

The police chief is charged with management, administration, and general supervision of the Police Department of the Village of New Concord. The employee in this position is held strictly responsible for the general good of the department and attaining/retaining maximum efficiency/effectiveness from the personnel, equipment, and facilities. The Chief shall respect all policies and procedures, rules and regulations, general and special orders, memos, as well as verbal directives applicable to the position.

Salary and Benefits: Salary for the position is dependent upon qualifications. The Police Chief, as a full-time employee, shall be entitled to health insurance, personal time, vacation, and other routine benefits consistent with the village-wide personnel manual.

General Summary
The Police Chief is employed by the Village to serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of New Concord. The Police Chief reports to the Mayor and works closely with the Village Administrator. The Police Chief exercises total responsibility for comprehensive law enforcement and security programs within the Village, establishes policies and procedures, directs activities and supervises the police officers. The Chief shall have patrol duties as dictated by departmental staffing requirements.

The Police Chief is responsible for the continuing education of the department staff, is expected to enforce all State local laws and responsible to the public to address their concerns and provide answers to their questions.

Application: Submit application form with cover letter and resume to Village Administrator Dalton Flinn at dflinn@newconcord-oh.gov.

Police Officer Opening

The Village of New Concord Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications

  • US citizen at least 21 years old
  • OPOTA Peace Officer certification
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license with good driving record
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Computer literacy
  • Knowledge of current law enforcement principles, procedures and techniques
  • Successfully pass psychological and physical examinations, drug screen and background check.
  • Successfully pass New Concord firearms tests
  • Successfully pass New Concord Police Field Training Program (currently 12 weeks minimum.)

Performance Expectations

  • Sound judgement
  • Team player
  • Take initiative, self-motivated
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong interpersonal skills. New Concord Police Officers interact daily with a diverse public.
  • Constructive and positive problem-solving
  • Courteous and professional at all times, both internally and in public
  • Attentive to the detail required for high caliber reporting and investigating
  • Able to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine the appropriate course of action.

Salary and Benefits: Salary for the position is dependent upon qualifications. The Police Chief, as a full-time employee, shall be entitled to health insurance, personal time, vacation, and other routine benefits consistent with the village-wide personnel manual.

Application: Submit application form with letter of interest to Village Administrator Dalton Flinn at dflinn@newconcord-oh.gov.

The Village of New Concord is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Lebanon, Ohio
Lateral Transfer Police Officer

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Create community connections and make a positive impact as a Police Officer with the Lebanon Division of Police!

The City of Lebanon, Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The internationally accredited Lebanon Division of Police serves a population of over 20,000 and is responsible for an area of 14 square miles. The department has an authorized strength of 35 sworn officers, 9 dispatchers and 1 administrative assistant. The citizens of Lebanon are seeking candidates who possess the personal character and professional skills necessary to serve in a position of public trust. Applications will be accepted from those currently serving as a full-time peace officer. The City of Lebanon offers an excellent employee benefit package and an annual salary of $77,147 to $110,594 (after 5 years of service).

Lateral applicants are not required to complete a written test. Lateral applicants are required to complete all other stages of the hiring process to be considered for employment with the City of Lebanon. If selected, prior full-time service will be taken into consideration when determining starting pay and leave benefits.


Huber Heights, Ohio
Entry Level & Lateral Transfer Police Officer

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The City of Huber Heights, Ohio, located just minutes from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and in proximity of the Dayton International Airport and the I-75/I-70 “Crossroads of America” interchange with a population of 43,590, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Police Officer.

The City of Huber Heights is one of the fastest growing communities in southwest Ohio. The Police Division is a progressive Division that is comprised of 60 career Police Officers and is recruiting candidates for the position of full-time Police Officer. This position performs general duty police work for the prevention of crimes, protection of life and property, and is responsible for general enforcement of laws and ordinances.

This selection process will utilize a Lateral Entry and Entry Level hiring process. The City will be conducting oral interviews to establish an eligibility list to fill immediate openings for the position of full-time Police Officer. The process will begin with screening of applicants for requisites and credentials. Applicants to be considered to continue in the process will undergo an oral interview(s); dates for oral interview(s) are yet to be determined.

To apply, the applicant must be a commissioned Ohio Peace Officer or must be currently enrolled in a police academy and must obtain an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate by time of appointment. Applicant must also be 21 years of age, at time of appointment, U.S. Citizen, have a High School Diploma or GED, and possess a valid Ohio Driver License. Prior to appointment, applicant must submit to an extensive background investigation, truth verification test, drug screening, physical, and psychological examination.

The current salary range for this position is $68,286.40 to $95,908.80. Benefits include, but not limited to, annual holiday bonus, 28 hours personal leave, sick leave accrual, and vacation accrual (up to a max of approximately 32 days based on previous full-time public service credit in Ohio), performance incentive pay of 1.25% after probation, educational incentive pay, employer paid life insurance, and excellent health insurance benefits to include 100% employer paid medical insurance premium and generous contributions to HSA or HRA.

Qualified applicants must submit a City of Huber Heights Employment Application and submit OPOTA certification or graduation date to the Human Resources Department, 6151 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 or online at www.hhoh.org not later than 5:00 PM, July 10, 2026. The City of Huber Heights is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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