Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

The Miami Township Police Department - a CALEA Internationally accredited police agency - is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license
• Must possess a valid Peace Officer certification issued by the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Council at the time of a conditional offer of employment

Miami Township offers a comprehensive benefit package including top tier health insurance, pension contributions to OPERS-LE, a deferred compensation plan through Ohio 457, and tuition reimbursement.

Lateral applicants are welcome to apply, and highly experienced applicants are eligible for top out pay, which is currently $47.27 per hour. Should you be a lateral applicant from out of state, we will assist with the Ohio Reciprocal Occupational Certificate application.

Police officers work 12-hour shifts and receive a scheduled three-day weekend twice a month. Assignment opportunities currently include SWAT operator, drone pilot, narcotics, honor guard, instructor, motorcycle unit, bicycle unit, and more!

As part of the qualifying process, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. All resumes must be received by 9:00 A.M. on September 9, 2026. An additional questionnaire will be emailed to you after application.  Return this questionnaire to 5900 McPicken Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 or via email to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Qualified applicants will be invited to the written and physical testing.

The recruitment and selection policy can be found here:

This position will remain open through November 25, 2026.

Miami Township is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/alcohol free workplace.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.  Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.