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The Franklin Division of Police is a progressive law enforcement agency located in Warren County, Ohio. Situated on I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, the Police Division serves the citizens of Franklin, Ohio and surrounding communities. The current authorized staffing of the Division is 28 officers. The Franklin Police Division is one of three agencies in the county with their own communication center consisting of seven full-time dispatchers.

Must possess a valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate, be currently employed as a full-time Police Officer with a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience, be at least 21 years of age, have a High School Diploma/GED, and hold a valid Ohio Driver's License.

$29.42- $39.85 per hour + 10% Pension Pick-Up and competitive benefits package.
* Benefit package includes the following:

• Take home car program
• Three Canine Officers
• Criminal Investigation Section
• Warren County Drug Task Force Detective
• Warren County Tactical Response Unit members
• Southern Ohio Fugitive Arrest Strike Team (US Marshal Team)
• Street Crimes Team
• Bike Patrol
• Two School Resource Officer positions
• Multiple off-duty paid detail assignments
• Favorable tattoo/beard policy
• City paid Ohio Police and Fire Pension (10%)
• College tuition assistance program.
• Health, dental, optical and life insurance program
• Drone Program
• Police Division firing range in City
• Annual sick time and vacation cash-out program
• Sick leave rollover from qualifying employers
• 12-hour shifts
• Starchase Program

Completed applications, resumes and accompanying certifications will be accepted through Friday, August 14, 2026.

The selection process will include a qualification review, valued at 50% of selection score, and an oral interview, valued at 50% of selection score. Qualification review to include the following:

• One year of full-time experience as a Police Officer = 70 points.
• Additional years of service = 2 two points per year.
• Veteran credit = 5 points.
• Associate degree = 2 points.
• Bachelor's degree = 4 points.
• Master's degree = 6 points.

(Education points not to exceed a total of six points).

Minimum acceptable score = 70 points. Maximum score = 100 points. The cumulative score will be certified by the Civil Service Commission who will then provide the Police Division with the top ten applicants for selection.