Police Officer

Police Officer

West Chester Township, Butler County Ohio is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. West Chester Police provides full police services with 92 sworn officers to our 35 square mile community. Services include uniform patrol, traffic safety, criminal investigations, special investigations, community affairs, canine, honor guard, SWAT, CDRU, school resource, bike patrol, public affairs and special events. The department serves a public of 64,000+ citizens.

The selection process includes the following: Written Exam through National Testing Network () Physical Agility, Oral Review Board, Polygraph, Background, Psychological Evaluation and Drug/Medical Screening.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 years of age by completion date of the police academy. Tattoo policy allows for tattoos if covered and not visible during work hours. Relaxed facial hair policy with participation in annual sponsored charitable fundraiser. Body piercing or alterations to any area of the body visible during work hours are prohibited.

Starting yearly salary effective October 1, 2025, is $77,027.09 ($37.03 per hour) with an excellent benefit package. Extra duty details are paid through the township and your wage calculates toward your retirement pension benefits

Lateral hiring is welcomed and encouraged. Prior experience will be considered for increased starting pay and waiving of the physical agility testing. Starting yearly salary effective October 1, 2025, is between Step 3 - $86,062.82 ($41.38 per hour) and Step 6 - $99,616.46 ($47.89 per hour), depending on qualifications. ALL candidates must submit both a resume and written exam scores

Both resume and written exam scores must be submitted prior to being invited to the physical agility test. 

To schedule your written exam, please visit

Once your resume and written exam scores are received, we will contact all eligible candidates to schedule the physical agility test. Physical agility testing will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, August 26, 2026
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026
• Thursday, November 19, 2026
• Wednesday, December 16, 2026

West Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.