Patrol Officer - Napoleon Police Department

Classification : Patrol Officer

The Napoleon Police Department is currently hiring for an Entry Level or Lateral Police Officer / Patrolman Grade. All candidates must complete the candidate PHQ and take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network by May 29. 2026. Those candidates with a passing score (70%) will be required to complete the physical agility test on June 4th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at The Napoleon Junior High Gym, 701 Briarheath Avenue, Napoleon. Candidates that have been certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy within two (2) years of the closing date or a lateral police officer will not be required to take the physical agility test or the NTN, please send application and resume to the City of Napoleon to [email protected].

Extra Credit: For candidates that obtain a passing score they may obtain 5% for each credit up to 10% if the candidate supplies
proof at the time of city application submission. Veteran, College Degree, OPOTA certification, or (3) years of Auxiliary Police
with Napoleon Police Department.

Lateral Police Officer: An officer appointed as a full-time Patrol Officer who possess certification from Basic Police School
(OPOTA or equivalent), and whose last position held with the employee’s last employer was a law enforcement position.

Salary Information: The salary range for 2026 is $25.14 - $34.10 per hour.
Lateral candidates will be offered a pay step commiserate with their previous employer years of service according to the
following guidelines:

Patrol Officer Academy - $25.14
Patrol Officer – Step A - $27.93, Step B - $29.97, Step C – $31.78, Step D – $34.10

Benefits Information: Comprehensive medical coverage, life insurance ($30,000), paid vacation, paid holidays (12), sick leave,
personal days (4), uniform allowance, facial hair and tattoo policy, and pension benefits through Ohio Police and Fire Pension
Fund.
Lateral candidates will receive 80 hours of vacation on date of hire and will accrue the vacation rate based on previous
employer years of service during that first year of employment.

Candidate Contact:
City of Napoleon, [email protected]

Department Overview: The Napoleon City Police Department serves the City of Napoleon, Ohio. Napoleon is a progressive City
and the largest populated area of Henry County. It stands along the banks of the scenic Maumee River. The Department has 24
members composed of the Chief, Assistant Chief, 3 Lieutenants, 2 Detectives (Major Crimes & Narcotics), 11 Patrol Officers
(School Resource Officer, K9 Officer), and 6 Dispatchers. We also have an Auxiliary Police Force made up of approved
volunteers that assist us in crowd control, traffic control and ride with regular officers as a backup to the patrol division. We
operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and dispatch our department, the Napoleon Fire and Rescue services, along with the
enhanced 911 system for the city and emergency utility call-outs.

Area Information: The City of Napoleon lies within Henry County in Northwest Ohio.
Population : 8,457

Job Requirements
Age : 21
Citizenship Required : Yes.
High School Grad/GED : Yes.
Valid OHIO Driver's License : Yes.
Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes.
Vision : Must have good hearing and eyesight with or without corrective measures.
Academy Certification : All candidates must be State of Ohio certified as a Peace Officer at the time of appointment.
Necessary Certifications :

• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Must be certified to carry a firearm and maintain ability to carry a firearm on duty.
• Must be certified as an Ohio Peace Officer by the State of Ohio at time of appointment and maintain the same
• once achieved.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary state certifications for Police Officer.

Essential Job Functions : The Police Officer must be willing to work as part of a team and build professional relationshipswith staff, colleagues, coworkers, elected officials, community leaders, and citizens. This position requires a physically fitprofessional who has a passion to provide efficient professional Police services with outstanding communication and leadershipskills.

Hiring Process : NTN written exam, Physical Agility test, Application, Panel Interview, Background Check, Chief Interview. Ifthe candidate is offered a position, then the candidate must complete a Physiological exam, Pension Physical, and Drug Screen.

Civil Service Commission MAS Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers :

• Candidates must have no violations of the law that would disqualify a person as an Officer.
• Candidates must be a United States citizen at time of appointment.

Driving Disqualifiers: Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license.

Drug Use Disqualifiers: Candidates must not have any felony drug convictions.

Employment Disqualifiers: Termination for untruthfulness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.14 - $34.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Napoleon, OH 43545: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person