Police Officer

The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

The City of Hamilton Police Department is currently recruiting for Police Officers. All testing with the National Testing Network (NTN) must be completed by the close date, Sunday, May 31, 2026. The exam provided by the National Testing Network will be used as the civil service exam. APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING AND TAKING THE NTN TEST PRIOR TO THE CLOSE DATE.

FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• POSSESS THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY (OPOTA) CERTIFICATION; OR
• MUST HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AS A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER FOR LESS THAN TWO (2) YEARS AT AN OHIO POLICE AGENCY; OR
• BE A CURRENT ACTIVE POLICE ACADEMY STUDENT

To take the NTN test, go here: then:

• Under the Header- Find Jobs, click on "Law Enforcement Jobs"
• Scroll Down to "Ohio" and find the City of Hamilton
• Check mark the box next to the posting
• Left hand of screen will show a red "Continue" box
• Follow instructions on website.

** IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE NTN TEST IN THE PAST YEAR (SINCE MAY 1, 2025), YOU CAN TRANSFER YOUR PASSING SCORE TO THE CITY OF HAMILTON VIA THE NTN WEBSITE **
If you previously submitted your exam score to the City of Hamilton for a Police Officer recruitment on or after May 1, 2025, and want to be considered for this recruitment, please email Brittany Chapman at [email protected] to have your current NTN score resent to the City of Hamilton.


All testing must be completed prior to the application closing date. In the case of tied score on the test, rank will be determined by the date and time application was received.


A passing score is necessary to be scheduled for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The process includes:

• Civil Service Exam - via National Testing Network (NTN)
• Physical Fitness Test - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS FOR THIS PROCESS ONLY WILL MATCH THE STANDARDS FOR CURRENT POLICE OFFICERS.
• Interview
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological Exam
• Medical & Drug Screen & Vision Screen
• Credit Check
• Neogov Onboarding

Employment application and Test must be completed/submitted by the Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.