Police Department Patrol Officer

Police Department Patrol Officer City of Sharonville, Ohio PAY AND BENEFITS

• $5,000.00 Hiring Bonus
• Hourly Pay Range:
  Up to $47.78 (Pay rates are commensurate with law enforcement experience)
• In addition to normal holiday pay for holidays worked, a December holiday check equal to a full day's pay for each holiday, 11 total. For example, a five-year officer receives approximately $4,200 annually.
• Annual longevity pay starting at 1.5% after five years of service ( $1,490/year for an officer with 5 years of service in Sharonville in 2026), with increased percentages at higher service levels.
• Prior law enforcement service counts toward vacation accrual. Lateral officers accrue vacation based on years of service (for example, eight years equals 127.5 hours annually).
• Officers may choose compensatory time instead of overtime pay, allowing flexibility to bank time off for future use.
• The City offers tuition and textbook reimbursement for eligible, job‑related education to support professional development.
• Generous health coverage with the City covering 95% of monthly premium costs for non‑tobacco users.

This recruitment remains open until filled. Applicants must complete BOTH steps below by the deadline identified in the active job posting or recruitment announcement.

• Register or log in at
• Add the City of Sharonville to your list of agencies
• Complete all required NTN testing components
• Participation in the NTN Public Safety Self‑Assessment (PSSA) is not required and will not be included in scoring

• Submit an application only through the Sharonville Employment Portal at: jobs.sharonville.org

• Physical assessment
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Background investigation
• Verification of education and prior employment
• Reference checks

The City of Sharonville offers a community‑focused police department, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and access to one of Ohio's premier public safety retirement systems. Located approximately twelve (12) miles north of downtown Cincinnati, Sharonville combines the resources of a growing city with the feel of a close‑knit community.

• Twenty percent (20%) - Honorable military service (DD‑214 required)
• Fifteen percent (15%) - Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification
• Ten percent (10%) - Bachelor's degree or higher
• Five percent (5%) - Associate degree

Required documentation must be submitted with the City of Sharonville application by the applicable Final date to receive applications. Documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

• Be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age at the time of completion of the police academy
• Be less than forty‑one (41) years of age at the time of original appointment
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Have vision correctable to 20/20

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain insurability in accordance with the City of Sharonville's insurance carrier throughout employment.

Patrol Officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties including, but not limited to:

• Preventive patrol and community policing
• Responding to calls for service
• Enforcement of federal, state, and local laws
• Criminal and traffic investigations
• Preparation of accurate reports and records
• Arrests, court testimony, and evidence handling
• Working varied shifts, holidays, emergencies, and special assignments

Full essential functions and physical requirements are maintained in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Applicants requiring accommodations for any phase of the application or testing process must submit a written request with supporting documentation at the time of application. Medical documentation must be dated within one (1) year of submission. Additional substantiation may be required.

This recruitment is governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Sharonville Civil Service Commission and applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code. Failure to comply with application requirements, documentation requirements, or deadlines will result in disqualification.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the Sharonville Civil Service Commission of any changes to personal contact information while their name appears on an eligibility list, in the manner prescribed by Civil Service rules.

Lieutenant Ryan Hermes

The City of Sharonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This notice is issued by the Sharonville Civil Service Commission.