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
• Eyesight 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
$30.40/per hour

Application Process
Applicants must take a Civil Service written exam on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 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 https://trotwood.org/human-resources/employment/ Applications can be submitted online or at the Trotwood Government Center – Human Resources Department, 3035 Olive Road, Trotwood, OH 45426. Deadline for applications: Friday, May 17th, 2024.