Police Officer (Full-time) - OPOTA-Certified Applicants

A challenging and rewarding career awaits you as a Police Officer with the City of Beavercreek Police Department.

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10-hr. patrol schedule with rotating workdays*

The City of Beavercreek is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This process is open to Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certified applicants. A detailed job description for Police Officer is included with this material. Beavercreek Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency with a tradition of service excellence and a strong community-oriented policing philosophy. We serve a growing, progressive community situated in the western portion of Greene County, Ohio.

The community has a diverse retail and commercial base with an approximate population of 46,549 (2020 census).

The successful applicant will receive salary and benefits that compare favorably with those offered in business or industry. The salary range based on the most current collective bargaining agreement will be $36.98/hr. ($76,918) with annual increases to $52/hr. ($108,160) at the completion of the current contract in 2027. OPOTC Certified candidates' starting salary will be evaluated based on their experience and previous salary as a full-time Police Officer.

Salary ranges may change commensurate with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the city and FOP Lodge 160.

Police Officers receive shift differential pay, paid vacations, holiday pay, weekend differential pay, personal allowance days and opportunities for overtime payment and/or compensatory time. Additional benefits include an educational incentive bonus, longevity bonus, and an attendance bonus.

• Group Hospitalization and Medical Insurance (partial employee pay)
• Prescription Program
• Dental Coverage (partial employee pay)
• Optional Vision Care
• Group Life Insurance
• Workers Compensation Protection
• Occupational Injury Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Applicants for the position must meet the following minimum qualifications.

• Be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment to Police Officer
• Lawfully eligible to work in the United States
• Possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to work an 80‑hour biweekly rotational schedule including weekend, evenings, nights and holidays on an assigned shift
• Must be available for on call work

Applicants must also:

• Take the National Testing Network written exam (if applicable)
• Obtain passing score (minimum 70%) on the structured oral interview
• Successfully pass other screening tests as required prior to appointment, including Chief’s interview, polygraph/background investigation, post polygraph, psychological evaluation and medical examination

Apply online vercreekohio.gov; click on Employment and submit all required documentation listed within the application packet. All applicants must complete the application thoroughly and accurately. Failure to return required documents, or incomplete applications, will constitute grounds for rejection (other than minor omissions). The failure to disclose truthfully all material and relevant information shall also constitute grounds for rejection or dismissal.

The selection process for appointing probationary police officers to the Beavercreek Police Department has a maximum of 10 progressive steps. The applicant’s status as Entry level or Certified will determine which steps he/she will be required to complete.

(All Applicants)

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