Police Officer

The Colerain Township Trustees have approved a hiring process for the police officer position(s). The Colerain Police Department will be conducting a hiring process until the positions are filled. Further information listed below:

Under the direct supervision of the Sergeant, the primary responsibility of all Uniform Patrol Officers is to protect the lives and property of the people of Colerain Township.

Protect the lives and property of the people of Colerain Township, enforce the laws of the state and the ordinances of the township and to serve the people in whatever way necessary within the scope of their assignment.

• The starting salary officers ranges from $75,483 - $90,563 in 2025 and $79,248 - $95,097 in 2026. Lateral experience to be considered and FOP/OLC contract to be negotiated in 2026.
• 1st year all equipment will be purchased new by the department and a $1,000 every year for uniform allowance after your year of probation
• $2,000 after 5 years of service to Colerain with $100 increase every year after 10 years for longevity.
• Specialized assignments such as Criminal Investigations, K-9, Bike Patrol, Environmental Investigator, Federal Task Forces, Traffic Safety, Colerain Honor Guard, Hamilton County Police Association Teams.
• 182 scheduled days per year. 12-hour work shifts. Every other weekend off.
• Permitted to carry your personal patrol rifle after approval
• Kelly Day every six weeks
• 240 hours permitted in comp time carryover with the bi-annual opportunity to cash out
• 40 hour of vacation cash out opportunity once per year.
• Multiple opportunities for extra duty details at time and half pay
• Free Health Care option is offered

• Being familiar with his/her area of assignment, giving particular attention to high frequency crime locations and known trouble spots so that he/she may assist in the prevention of crime, not just the making of criminal arrests.
• Taking appropriate action regarding wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, AWOL military personnel, and crimes in progress to ensure suppression of crime and increased overall safety of the community.
• Utilize highly visible patrol techniques.
• Conducting daily inspections of open businesses such as convenient stores, banks, retail stores, and service stations to create a visual deterrent to prevent crime.
• Ensuring that businesses are always secure, immediately summoning aid to search the premises when evidence of tampering or entry is found and apprehending any trespassers.
• Recognizing and observing suspicious behaviors of persons which may indicate involvement in criminal offenses, stopping and interviewing suspicious persons, and successfully completing field interrogation cards.
• Accurately and expeditiously using communications systems to relay description, method, direction of flight, and other relevant information concerning wanted persons or vehicles.
• Observing traffic flow for violations and issuing warnings or citations to violators in an effort to reduce auto accidents and traffic congestion.
• Observing erratic driving, conducting field sobriety tests, and making DUI arrests, when appropriate, to ensure the safety of persons on Township roadways.
• Noting and recording the license number and description of vehicles under questionable circumstances, querying individuals through RCIC, LEADS, and NCIC for wants and warrants, where appropriate, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Aiding citizens in a professional and courteous manner when answering radio calls or when summoned on the street.
• Observing liquor-permit establishments routinely for violations and criminal activities, taking appropriate legal action when necessary to ensure compliance with state laws.
• Prioritize and promptly respond in a safe manner to all dispatched calls in the Township and requests for assistance from other jurisdictions to ensure that:
• a. The investigation of any complaint is conducted in a thorough manner, using approved techniques to expedite adjudication or closure; and
• b. Miscellaneous calls for service are handled in a professional and timely manner, e.g.,…