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 [redacted]. 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.
