Patrol Officer

Job Type


Full-time

1. Complete the City of Springdale application.
2. Complete an Application with NTN Testing by accessing the following website:
3. Certifications must accompany your City of Springdale online application.
4. Currently employed Officer with Ohio Peace Officer Certification (OPOTA), and with more than 1 year of full-time experience are exempt from the NTN requirement.
5. All other candidates, including those certified in other states, currently attending an OPOTA Basic Academy, those with less than 1 year continuous Full-Time experience, and those that hold no certification but are interested in becoming a Patrol Officer, must submit their test results through the National Testing Network and submit an application with the City of Springdale.

• Salary Range for 2026: $80,412.80 - $97,718.40 for OPOTA Certified Officers. The top Patrol Officer salary in 2028 is $104,674.61
• Longevity Pay: $350 after year five, and this amount increases by $70.00 per year up to a maximum of $1750.00 .
• Sick Leave and Vacation balances are available upon hiring. Prior law enforcement service counts towards Vacation accrual. Officers can cash in up to 80 hours of Vacation pay at their regular pay rate, or they can carry over 48 hours of vacation into the following year.
• Officers earn 88 hours of Holiday time per year. This time can be cashed out at their regular pay rate or used as off time.
• Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off; along with a Kelly Day every 42 days .
• Officers may accrue a maximum of 96 hours of Compensatory time. Compensatory time can also be converted to pay if desired.
• Tuition and textbook reimbursement are available up to $3000.00 per year for a job-related degree or job-related course.
• We offer the ability to work out on duty.
• The Police Department has an on-site indoor firing range.
• The City offers a high-deductible health insurance plan. The yearly deductible for a family plan is $4,000.00, and the City traditionally contributes $2,000.00 toward that deductible.

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
3. Must possess a valid driver's license
4. Must meet the training standards for certification as a police officer as required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council
5. Valid and active Ohio (OPOTA) Peace Officer Certification with no more than a year break in service or currently serving in a Full-time or Part-time LEO position.
6. Valid and active Indiana (ILEA) Tier 1 Certified Law Enforcement Officer or Kentucky (POPS) Peace Officer Professional Standards Certification.
7. Candidates who are currently attending an Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy, Indiana (ILEA) Tier 1 Certified Law Enforcement Officer, Kentucky (POPS) Peace Officer Professional Standards Certification, or Uncertified Candidates who are interested in becoming a Patrol Officer, must submit their test results through the National Testing Network.