CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS

Join the Trotwood Police Department and make a difference!

If you enjoy serving the public and making a difference in the lives of others, then this job is for you! The City of Trotwood is a family-friendly workplace where all employees are valued and appreciated. The Trotwood Police Department is CALEA accredited and committed to the principles of community-policing.

Interested applications, must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Scope of Selection Process
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Voice Stress Analysis
• Physical & Psychological Exam
• Drug Screen

Minimum Qualifications
Current Police Officer Certification by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA)

The City of Trotwood may sponsor candidates

• US Citizen & at least 21 years old
• HS Graduate or GED
• Achieve a passing score of 70% on the standardized written-exam
• Ability to maintain firearms qualifications
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License; good driving record
• Must meet insurability guidelines
• Eye sight correctable to 20/20
• Possess the physical ability to perform the tasks associated with the position
• Successful completion of all phases of the selection process

Starting Salary
$31.92 – $41.57/hour

Application Process
Entry-level applicants must take a Civil Service written-exam on Saturday, March 8^th, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center – 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, OH 45426. Submitting an application will register you for the exam.  Applicants must present a photo ID at the exam.

Additional credit will be allowed for U.S. military service.  A copy of the DD214 Form must be submitted with your application.

For applications and job requirements, please visit: http://www.trotwood.org.  Applications can be submitted on-line or at the Trotwood Government Center – Human Resources Department, 3035 Olive Road, Trotwood, OH 45426.  Deadline for applications: Monday, February 24th, 2025.

                                                                                                                        The City of Trotwood is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.