Police Department Patrol Officer

Police Department Patrol OfficerCity of Sharonville, OhioPAY AND BENEFITSu2022 $5,000.00 Hiring Bonusu2022 Hourly Pay Range: Up to $47.78 (Pay rates are commensurate with law enforcement experience)u2022 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.u2022 Annual longevity pay starting at 1.5% after five years of service (u02dc $1,490/year for an officer with 5 years of service in Sharonville in 2026), with increased percentages at higher service levels.u2022 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).u2022 Officers may choose compensatory time instead of overtime pay, allowing flexibility to bank time off for future use.u2022 The City offers tuition and textbook reimbursement for eligible, job-related education to support professional development.u2022 Generous health coverage with the City covering 95% of monthly premium costs for non-tobacco users.HOW TO APPLY(Required -- Two-Step Process)This recruitment remains open until filled. Applicants must complete BOTH steps below by the deadline identified in the active job posting or recruitment announcement.Step 1: National Testing Network (NTN)u2022 Register or log in at Add the City of Sharonville to your list of agenciesu2022 Complete all required NTN testing componentsu2022 Participation in the NTN Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) is not required and will not be included in scoringStep 2: City of Sharonville Applicationu2022 Submit an application only through the Sharonville Employment Portal at:Pre-employment procedures include:u2022 Physical assessmentu2022 Drug and alcohol screeningu2022 Background investigationu2022 Verification of education and prior employmentu2022 Reference checksWHY WORK FOR SHARONVILLEThe 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.EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIESThe Sharonville Civil Service Commission will apply extra credit to final passing scores for one (1) of the following categories:u2022 Twenty percent (20%) -- Honorable military service (DD-214 required)u2022 Fifteen percent (15%) -- Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certificationu2022 Ten percent (10%) -- Bachelor's degree or higheru2022 Five percent (5%) -- Associate degreeRequired documentation must be submitted with the City of Sharonville application by the applicable application deadline. Documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must:u2022 Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of completion of the police academyu2022 Be less than forty-one (41) years of age at the time of original appointmentu2022 Possess a high school diploma or GEDu2022 Be able to read, write, and speak Englishu2022 Have vision correctable to 20/20DRIVER'S LICENSE AND INSURABILITYApplicants 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.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPatrol Officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties including, but not limited to:u2022 Preventive patrol and community policingu2022

Created: 2026-02-23