Police Department Patrol Officer

Police Department Patrol Officer
City of Sharonville, Ohio

PAY AND BENEFITS

• $5,000.00 Hiring Bonus
•  Hourly Pay Range:  Up to $47.78 (Pay rates are commensurate with law enforcement experience)
• 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.
• Annual longevity pay starting at 1.5% after five years of service (≈ $1,490/year for an officer with 5 years of service in Sharonville in 2026), with increased percentages at higher service levels.
• 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).
• Officers may choose compensatory time instead of overtime pay, allowing flexibility to bank time off for future use.
• The City offers tuition and textbook reimbursement for eligible, job-related education to support professional development.
• 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)
• Register or log in at
• Add the City of Sharonville to your list of agencies
• Complete all required NTN testing components
• Participation in the NTN Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) is not required and will not be included in scoring

Step 2: City of Sharonville Application
• Submit an application only through the Sharonville Employment Portal at:
jobs.sharonville.org

Pre-employment procedures include:
• Physical assessment
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Background investigation
• Verification of education and prior employment
• Reference checks

WHY WORK FOR SHARONVILLE

The 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 OPPORTUNITIES

The Sharonville Civil Service Commission will apply extra credit to final passing scores for one (1) of the following categories:
• Twenty percent (20%) – Honorable military service (DD-214 required)
• Fifteen percent (15%) – Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification
• Ten percent (10%) – Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Five percent (5%) – Associate degree

Required 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of completion of the police academy
• Be less than forty-one (41) years of age at the time of original appointment
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• Have vision correctable to 20/20

DRIVER’S LICENSE AND INSURABILITY

Applicants 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 FUNCTIONS

Patrol Officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties including, but not limited to:
• Preventive patrol and community policing
• Responding to calls for service
• Enforcement of federal, state, and local laws
• Criminal and traffic investigations
• Preparation of accurate reports and records
• Arrests, court testimony, and evidence handling
• Working varied shifts, holidays, emergencies, and special assignments

Full essential functions and physical requirements are maintained in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants requiring accommodations for any phase of the application or testing process must submit a written request with supporting documentation at the time of application. Medical documentation must be dated within one (1) year of submission. Additional substantiation may be required.

CIVIL SERVICE AND LEGAL NOTICE

This recruitment is governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Sharonville Civil Service Commission and applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code. Failure to comply with application requirements, documentation requirements, or deadlines will result in disqualification.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the Sharonville Civil Service Commission of any changes to personal contact information while their name appears on an eligibility list, in the manner prescribed by Civil Service rules.

CONTACT

Lieutenant Ryan Hermes
[email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Sharonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This notice is issued by the Sharonville Civil Service Commission.

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