Police Officer May 2026 Entry Level

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Police Officer

Opening Date: May 1, 2026

Closing Date: May 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Apply and submit resume via UKG job portal.

• Applicants must then successfully complete the following to move forward to the Oral Review Panel.

Physical agility assessment or provide documentation showing a passing fitness test score from an Ohio Police Academy within the past (6) six months to move forward in the selection process. A completed Physician’s Release Form must be signed before you are able to take the physical fitness test.

Personal History Questionnaire and upload to UKG job portal or submit it to Human Resources at

[email protected]. This will be emailed to you once you have applied via the job portal.

• Eligible applicants will then be interviewed by an Oral Review Panel consisting of a minimum of two Police Department staff and one designee from the Human Resources Department.

• The oral review panel will recommend applicants to be considered further and those to be eliminated from the process.

• If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to successfully complete applicable skills testing(s) to determine if they are a good candidate to advance into the process.

• Applicants recommended for advancement in the process will be administered a polygraph examination by a certified polygrapher.

• An unranked eligibility list consisting of applicants who have successfully completed the Personal History Questionnaire, the physical agility assessment, the oral review panel, and the initial polygraph examination will be presented to the Civil Service Commission for certification.

• Applicants advancing will be subject to a thorough background investigation which will be reviewed by the Police Chief.

• Applicants advancing past background investigation will be interviewed by the Police Chief who will then make a recommendation to the Human Resources Director.

• A recommendation will be made by the Human Resources Director to the City Manager for appointment to the position.

• A conditional offer of employment will be extended by the City Manager.

• A final offer will be extended by the City Manager upon successful completion of the following post-offer exams:

a. Post-polygraph examination administered by a certified polygrapher.

b. Ohio Police Pension Physical administered by an approved medical physician.

c. Psychological assessment administered by a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist and/or counselor.

US Citizen : Yes

High School Grad/GED : Yes

Valid OHIO State Driver's License : Yes

Academy Certification: Preferred prior to appointment, but not required. If hired, City of Miamisburg will sponsor and send to Academy. Reimbursement for Academy available with requirements.

Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes

Vision : 20/20 Correctable

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors : Felony or Crime of Violence Conviction

Department Overview:

1 Chief, 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 29 Patrol Officers, 5 Detectives; Bike Patrol, DARE, School Resource Officer, K-9 Unit, Downtown Police Initiative

Area Information : The City of Miamisburg, Ohio is a full-service community located just minutes south of Dayton (metro area population 901,500). Nestled along the Great Miami River and adjacent to Interstate 75, Miamisburg boasts "modern living and historic charm." Miamisburg is regarded as a well-managed city with excellent schools and a wide array of recreational and community services strongly supported by the community.

Population : Approximately 20,000

Benefit Information:

• Ohio Police and Fire Pension Contributions
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Personal Business, & Sick)
• Holiday Pay (11)
• Opportunities for Overtime and/or compensatory time
• Educational incentive pay
• Group Hospitalization and Medical Insurance
• Traditional PPO (employee pays % of premium)
• High Deductible Health Plan (Employer paid & HSA employer contributions)
• Wellness Program
• Group Life and AD&D insurance (Employer Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Voluntary Benefits

• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account (depending on medical plan)

• Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D options

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Accident Plan

• Critical illness Plan

• Ohio Deferred Compensation

DEADLINES:

Application via UKG with resume uploaded

This step starts the process and must be completed before physical fitness testing will be scheduled.

Physical Fitness Testing & Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)

Must be completed before interview will be scheduled. PHQ will be sent to you via email after applying.

Disclaimer: The City of Miamisburg considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status .