Police Officer

The Miami Township Police Department - a CALEA Internationally accredited police agency - is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 at the time of a conditional offer of employment

Miami Township offers a comprehensive benefit package including top tier health insurance, pension contributions to OPERS-LE, a deferred compensation plan through Ohio 457, and tuition reimbursement.

Lateral applicants are welcome to apply, and highly experienced applicants are eligible for top out pay, which is currently $47.27 per hour. Should you be a lateral applicant from out of state, we will assist with the Ohio Reciprocal Occupational Certificate application.

Police officers work 12-hour shifts and receive a scheduled three-day weekend twice a month. Assignment opportunities currently include SWAT operator, drone pilot, narcotics, honor guard, instructor, motorcycle unit, bicycle unit, and more!

As part of the qualifying process, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. All resumes must be received by 9:00 A.M. on September 9, 2026. An additional questionnaire will be emailed to you after application.  Return this questionnaire to 5900 McPicken Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 or via email to melissa.wahlert@miamitwpoh.gov. Qualified applicants will be invited to the written and physical testing on September 12, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. 

The recruitment and selection policy can be found here: https://www.miamitwpoh.gov/pd/recruit.html

This position will remain open through September 9, 2026.

Miami Township is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/alcohol free workplace.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.  Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.