Police Officer

Miami Township•Milford, OH

About The Position

The Miami Township Police Department, a CALEA Internationally accredited police agency, is accepting applications for Police Officer. Officers work 12-hour shifts and receive a scheduled three-day weekend twice a month. Current assignment opportunities include SWAT operator, drone pilot, narcotics, honor guard, instructor, motorcycle unit, and bicycle unit, among others. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume by 9:00 A.M. on September 9, 2026. An additional questionnaire will be emailed after application and must be returned to the department by mail or email. Qualified applicants will be invited to written and physical testing. The position remains open through November 25, 2026. Applicants must pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing; any job offer will be based on those results. Miami Township is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/alcohol-free workplace. Lateral applicants are welcome. Highly experienced applicants may be eligible for top-out pay, currently $47.27 per hour. Out-of-state lateral applicants will receive assistance with the Ohio Reciprocal Occupational Certificate application.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.
Must possess a valid Peace Officer certification issued by the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Council by the time of a conditional offer of employment.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume and complete an additional questionnaire.
Qualified applicants must pass written and physical testing.