Police Officer

* IMPORTANT:
Interested candidates should complete the application process by 11/21/25. Applications received by this date will be given priority for interview consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until a sufficient candidate pool has been established.

Please read and review our standards for employment prior to completing application, linked here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-employment

• November 24, 2025:
  Applications reviewed for interview consideration
• December 8-19, 2025:
  Oral board interviews conducted
• January-February, 2026:
  Selected candidates moved to CVSA and background process
• February-March 2026:
  Pre-employment testing and conditional offers of employment
• March-April 2026:
  Anticipated start date for new officers

At WPD, we live by our core values:
Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. These principles guide us as we strive for excellence in all we do.

Community Support:
Our residents respect and overwhelmingly support WPD, providing all the resources needed to succeed.

Opportunities for Growth:
Join a team of officers and professional staff committed to excellence and dedicated to your professional and personal development. Opportunities include promotions, a variety of specialized and ancillary assignments, a robust training budget, and tuition reimbursement.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:
Work in a 65,000 sq. ft. headquarters featuring a 10-lane firearms range, use-of-force simulator, and a fully equipped fitness center to support training and wellness.

• Largest suburban agency in the Columbus Metro area: 80 sworn officers, 115 total employees
• Diverse population:
  Serving 40,000 residents, a daytime population of 90,000, and a business community representing over 300,000 people within a 15-minute radius
• Vibrant community culture:
  Home to the Westerville Uptown District, rich with historic charm, and community events

If you’re already certified with OPOTA, we offer expedited steps to join our team:

• No Testing
  
  Required:
  
  NTN testing is waived for certified candidates, allowing qualified applicants to proceed straight to oral board interviews.
• Competitive Pay:
  Starting pay commensurate with experience. Earn up to $ annually with a qualifying number of years of full-time law enforcement experience, rising to $122,000 by 2027 for qualified candidates.
• Experience-Based Benefits:
  Vacation accrual rate and sick leave balance transfer available based on your total years of service.
• Simplified Testing:
  Take a physical agility test (obstacle course) instead of the OPOTA fitness exam.

For candidates not already OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy)-certified:

• NTN Test:
  Take and pass the standard test and public safety assessment through NTN.
• Competitive Pay:
  Earn more than $119,000 after three years of service.
• Excellent Benefits:
  Enjoy paid holidays, personal days, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, comp time, longevity pay, strong healthcare benefits and educational assistance.
• WPD Academy:
  If hired, you will attend Westerville PD’s basic training academy at no cost to you and earning a salary of more than $75,000. You will receive exceptional training from the area’s best law enforcement instructors.

Visit our webpage to learn even more about the Westerville Division of Police!

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Under the direction of a sergeant, police officers have the responsibility to enforce all local, state, and federal laws within the City of Westerville while also performing other duties as assigned.

(May not include all duties performed.)

• Ability to operate Division vehicles and equipment.
• Patrols the community on foot, or in police cars, protecting persons and property.
• Enforces all state laws and city ordinances.
• Investigates complaints; interviews suspects and witnesses.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance.
• Performs criminal and vehicle crash investigations.
• Performs traffic enforcement duties.
• Performs routine security inspections
• Conducts searches and seizures.
• Complete…