Police Officer

The City of Louisville Civil Service Commission will conduct an open competitive written examination for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for the position of full-time Police Officer for the City of Louisville on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Deadline to submit Civil Service application and required documents is September 2, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

Definition:
Under the direct supervision of the shift Lieutenant and the Chief of Police, or the direction of an Officer-in-Charge (O.I.C.) performs the duties of a sworn police officer as defined by Ohio Revised Code.

Position Functions:
Preserves life and protects property through focused patrol activities; enforces traffic and criminal laws of Ohio, the City of Louisville and the United States Government; responds immediately to calls for assistance of a police emergency nature; investigates crimes and crime scenes to bring about adjudication of offenders; performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of law enforcement, crime detection and investigative techniques; knowledge of Ohio law, City ordinances, and applicable federal statutes; ability to testify in court; ability to make competent decisions under pressure; ability to handle crisis situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to be Ohio Peace Officer certified; possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license; physical and mental capacity to function effectively as a peace officer; ability to pass a firearms exam; high school diploma, ability to pass physical and psychological testing and background investigation to include a polygraph. Must be at least twenty-one years of age at the time of examination.