Police Officer/Recruit

Salary : $71,968.00 - $96,435.00 Annually
Location : City of Marysville- Police Division
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Department: Police Division
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
The City of Marysville Police Division (MPD) is hiring Police Officers (Police Recruits) to serve our citizens and uphold the mission and vision of the MPD. The Division seeks talented, dedicated, and conscientious people who want to make a difference in our community.
Police Officers and Police Recruits work to promote and maintain community-oriented policing efforts, provide emergency aid, enforce state laws and city ordinances, protect life and property, and uphold the guiding principles of the MPD: Dedication, Integrity, Courage, and Empathy.

Applicants must:

• Have an Ohio Police Officer's Training Council Certification (OPOTA) is preferred.

(Non-Certified candidates will be appointed to a Police Recruit position and must be able to attend and successfully complete a State Certified Peace Officer training program/academy as soon as practical after appointment.)

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college and previous law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Applicants must also possess a clear background/history and good driving record.

Candidate screening process includes:

• National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN) testing: For information on virtual proctoring of exams, visit: NTN Virtual Testing Instructions
• Physical agility test
• Background investigation/polygraph
• Interview
• Pre-employment examination/drug test

Salary Information:

Police Officer (OPOTA Certified) $71,968 - $96,435.46 with excellent benefits package. Lateral starting wages depend on experience.

Police Recruit (No OPOTA Certification) starts at $59,820.00 with an excellent benefits package.
Performance & Premium Pay:

Take advantage of various opportunities to boost your annual earnings.

• Shift Differential Pay: $1.20 per hour for all off-hours worked.
• Holiday Pay: 1.5 pay rate for hours worked on a City Holiday & a separate Holiday check in November each year ( up to 12 Holidays total).
• Fitness Incentive Pay: Up to $720 annually, depending on fitness level attained.
• Uniform Allowance: An annual payment of $1,100.
• Longevity Pay: Annual service bonuses begin after 3 years of service.
• Overtime Opportunities: Choose between OT Pay or Comp Time accumulation.
• Special Duty: Additional compensation for working details such as security, traffic
• control, etc., for other vendors.
• K-9 Pay: Additional pay for officers serving as a canine handler.
• Detective Pay: Additional pay for officers assigned to the Investigation Bureau.

Dynamic Career Development:

Advance your career through specialized training and assignments.

Specialized Teams: K-9 Handler (Patrol & Therapy), Detective, Dive Team, UAV

(Drone) Pilot, Crisis Negotiations Team Member, School Resource Officer/DARE

Instructor, and more!

Broaden Your Expertise: Specialized assignments rotate every 6 years, ensuring broad

experience, professional renewal, and preventing career stagnation.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,500 (Undergrad) & $6,500 (Graduate) after 1 year of

service.
Work/Life Balance & Comprehensive Wellness

We prioritize your well-being with generous time off and dedicated resources.

Generous Paid Time Off (Yearly):

• Vacation Leave: 96 - 240 hours per year.
• Sick Leave: 120 hours (with a sell-back option).
• Personal Leave: 32 hours (available on the 1st day of employment!).

Health & Wellness Focus:

• Health & Financial Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  
  • Significant annual Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
  • Semi-Annual Mental Wellness Appointments provided by the City.
  • Opportunity to reduce medical plan premiums through through City's Wellness Program.

On-Site Facilities: Enjoy our Indoor Range, Workout/Training Facility, and Athletic

Trainer Services-all located within the Division building.

Retirement: Participation in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund with a Deferred

Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.) and Deferred Compensation Options.
The City of Marysville tests through the National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN). To schedule a test, visit NTN's website at http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com Under Find Jobs select Law Enforcement jobs and sign up for the City of Marysville Police Officer.
Supplemental Information
Candidates must have application and testing requirements completed by October 16, 2026.

Upon completion of the NTN testing, please complete a City of Marysville application and attach any necessary documentation (i.e. DD-214 and proof of OPOTA certification).

MPD encourages lateral hires (transfers) from other Ohio law enforcement agencies with an accelerated starting wage and prior service vacation credit provided and based on previous experience. Lateral candidates are still required to apply and test. Lateral hire candidates will be contacted and informed of this status consideration prior to interviews. Hiring steps may be eliminated/reduced (an expedited hire), on a case-by-case basis.
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