Police Officer

Police Officer

SALARY: $32.66 - $44.03 Hourly

LOCATION: Cuyahoga Falls

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

JOB NUMBER: 202600011

DEPARTMENT: POLICE

OPENING DATE: 05/04/2026

CLOSING DATE: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department has immediate openings for applicants to join our team. The department maintains a strong partnership with the community to make long-term improvements to the safety and quality of life within our city.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
APPLICANT MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:
1. Be between the ages of 21 and 40 years old at the time of the original appointment to the position of Police Officer with the City of Cuyahoga Falls,
2. Be a United States citizen,
3. Be able to read and write the English language,
4. Have a high school diploma or equivalent,
5. Be of good moral character, and
6. Be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
Valid Ohio Police Officer Training Commission (“OPOTC”) certification is preferred. Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, OR a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field is also preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department includes numerous specialized units, such as the Detective Bureau, School Resource Officers, SWAT, K-9, bicycle patrol, and a training unit. We also participate with the U.S. Marshals’ Violent Fugitive Task Force and have a member assigned to the County Drug Task Force. Our organization is dedicated to providing ongoing training both within and outside of the department. We also have a new indoor shooting range and training center.

Cuyahoga Falls Officers receive a competitive benefits package.

Current Police Officers and individuals currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Police Academy are especially encouraged to apply!

PAY RANGE: The starting pay will range from $32.66 to $37.71/hour, based on the applicant’s previous experience as a Police Officer in the State of Ohio.

Applicants moving past the initial application phase will be required to pass supplemental examinations, including but not limited to: a physical fitness examination, preliminary background investigation, psychological examination, polygraph examination, detailed character and background investigation, and a structured interview(s).

Salary/Compensation: $32.66 - $37.71 per hour