Police Officer

Thank you for considering City of Upper Arlington Police Division as a prospective employer!

The Upper Arlington Division of Police is currently building an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. Eligibility Lists, upon approval of the Upper Arlington Civil Service Commission, are valid for a period of one (1) year with a possible extension of an additional year. As part of the hiring process, City of Upper Arlington will be accepting applications from October 1st - 31st, 2025 for anticipated hire date of April 2026.

An invitation‑only Physical Ability Test will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. This is a mandatory part of the hiring process so please plan accordingly.

After the application window closes, the selection process may take up to six months. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Want to know more about our hiring process? Explore the CUA Police Division Recruitment Page.

- All candidates seeking consideration MUST complete the application and PHQ with National Testing Network as well as an application on the City of Upper Arlington's website.

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• All Uniforms & Equipment Provided

• Please email with any questions. No Phone Calls, Please.

The candidate must successfully complete, or have completed, a Basic Peace Officer Training Academy selected by the Chief of Police and approved by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council.

The police officer selection process (which takes approximately two months) consists of eight individual steps. A candidate is required to successfully complete each step of the process before being placed on the final eligibility list.

• Fitness Test
• Oral Review Board
• Final Interview
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Final Selection

There are certain basic requirements of the applicant for the position of Police Officer. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following.

• Possess an acceptable driving record. (Charges of Driving Under Suspension, Driving Under the Influence, and/or Hit Skip may result in disqualification.)
• Not be convicted of or admit to the commission of a felony.
• Not be convicted of or admit to domestic‑related crimes of violence.
• Not use drugs or have been convicted of a drug‑related violation.
• Not exhibit antisocial behavior.
• Not have numerous financial debts and/or delinquencies.

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable work environment. Our public safety hiring process is conducted in accordance with the City’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.