Police Officer

The City of Lima is accepting applications and testing for the position of Police Officer.

Final date to receive applications and Testing:
December 18, 2026

Rate of Pay: $31.06 per hour with pay differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Vouchers:
Residents of Allen Co, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost of the entry-level exam. Candidates must show proof of residency

Contact Civil Service Board: debra.vobbe

• Healthcare, including major medical, dental
• Prescription
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Vacation accrual
• Sick leave
• Bereavement leave
• OHIO P&F retirement
• Deferred compensation program
• EAP program
• Paid holidays

• Under general supervision, enforces law; assists in investigations; prepares and maintains police records; maintains personal and professional competence and awareness; may be assigned to perform S.W.A.T., D.A.R.E., and Safety City Officer Duties. Performs related duties as required.

The training, education and work experience which indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. The minimum acceptable qualifications for this position are:
Completion of high school education and training and experience involving considerable contact with the public. Must pass the Civil Service Examination for the position. Must possess valid Ohio Driver's license. Must be as least twenty-one (21) years of age and not fifty-one years of age or older at time of appointment.

The mission of the Lima Police Department is "To work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life by creatively solving problems related to crime, the fear of crime, neighborhood decay, and to safeguard the constitutional rights of all". All members of the department work in partnership with the community, including the special units: the Social Media Team, Dive Team, Bike Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT Team, K9 Unit, and members of Community-Oriented Policing Program, members working with Safety City, Honor Guard, and Crash Team.

Debra S. Vobbe

Civil Service Board Director

202

E. High St.

- 2nd Floor

Lima, OH 45801

Debra.vobbe

The CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.