Entry Level Police Department Jobs Near Me

Salary : $71,407.23 - $119,278.85 Annually
Location : Bexley City Police Department
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500051
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Become a valued member of a team that works hard every day to provides excellent services to residents, business, and organizations across the City of Bexley. Our employees make a meaningful difference in our community and help make Bexley a special place.
Purpose of Work
WAITLIST: Entry Level Police Officer
The City of Bexley is currently accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers.
Interested candidates may apply here to join the waitlist for our police officer eligibility process. Qualified candidates will be contacted to begin the eligibility process, as outlined below, once recruitment opens.
If you meet the definition of a Lateral Police Officer, please submit your application on our Lateral job posting instead.
When recruitment opens, you will be contacted to complete the following steps:
1) Entrance Exam via NTN:
Instructions to Take the Exam:

• Applicants may register for the exam at www.nationaltestingnetwork.comYou may call National Testing Network (NTN) at 1-866-563-3882 with any questions regarding scheduling your exam.
• Locate the Bexley Police Department Job Page to send in your scores:
• Your exam score will remain valid with National Testing Network for a period of one (1) year. When registering, be sure to choose City of Bexley as one of the agencies to send your scores to. Our NTN Agency Page can be viewed here:
• After you have tested, the City will receive your scores and will be in contact with all passing candidates about completing the next step in the process.

2) Physical Ability Testing:

• Applicants with qualifying test scores will be invited to participate in Physical Ability Testing

3) Background Investigation:

• Applicants who successfully pass all requirements of Physical Ability Testing will move to the background investigation phase
• Candidates must complete a detailed Personal History Questionnaire and background waivers, which they will receive from HR

4) Civil Service Certification

• Candidates completing all phases of the eligibility process will be referred to the Civil Service Commission for certification to the eligibility list
• Certified candidates remain on the list for one year from certification.

Additional post-certification steps include but are not limited to oral board interviews, BCI/FBI fingerprinting, polygraph, physical exam, and a psychological exam. Please read below for more details regarding the eligibility process
Summary:
To serve and protect the public by patrolling designated areas, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforcing laws and ordinances, deterring criminal activity, and building trust with community members.
Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by vehicle, foot, bike, or other mode to deter and detect criminal activity,
• Responds to dispatched calls, including emergencies, traffic accidents, and disturbances,
• Handles calls as appropriate, including taking incident/accident reports and settling disputes and disturbances;

• Enforces local, state, and federal laws, including issuing warnings, citations, and making arrests as necessary -
• Secures warrants, makes arrests, and transports arrestees
• Conducts initial investigations of accidents, misdemeanors, and felony crimes, preserves the crime scene, and gathers and preserves evidence
• Takes statements from witnesses and suspects
• Prepares written reports and maintains accurate records of incidents and activities
• Maintains visibility and a positive relationship with the community, participating in community outreach events, conducting business checks, and other directed patrol
• Serves in specialized roles as needed (e.g. Federal Task Force Officer, Officer in Charge)
• Operates police vehicles and uses department-issued equipment such as radios, firearms, mobile data terminals, and defensive tools to accomplish tasks
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
Age: 21 at the time of appointment
Citizenship Required: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid Ohio Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Eyesight correctable to 20/30. No color blindness.
College: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
Tattoos, Brands, and Decals: Sworn members are permitted to have visible tattoos, body art, or branding while on duty, or while representing Bexley Police Department. Tattoos, body art, and branding are not permitted on the hands, neck, face, or head. The Chief of Police is the arbiter as to the approval of offensiveness, obscenity or extreme tattoos. Applicants to the police department who are in violation of this requirement are subject to disqualification from the hiring process. No body piercing other than female employee's ears will be visible at any time
Eligibility Process:

• When the City of Bexley announces an active recruitment; interested candidates will be given a deadline by which to submit for testing through the NTN and to submit an application for employment.
• A minimum passing score of 70% on the NTN video component is required to proceed through the hiring process. A minimum of 75% is necessary for the reading and writing components.
• Candidates are ranked by a weighted score from a combination of the video and PSSA scores.
• Passing candidates will be invited to participate in a Physical Fitness Test and complete a Physical Fitness Questionnaire. The Physical Fitness Testing is a pass/fail test and will take place at a date and time determined by the City of Bexley.
• The top ten Candidates from the candidates overall ranking who pass the Physical Fitness Test (which includes any bonus) will complete a background investigation
• Candidates who successfully pass all phases of the recruitment process will have their name placed on an eligible-for-hire list and shall remain on the list for a period of one year from certification by the City of Bexley Civil Service Commission or unless the list has become fully exhausted.
• Additional post-certification steps include but are not limited to oral board interviews, BCI/FBI fingerprinting, polygraph, physical exam, and a psychological exam.

PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS- 300 Meter run or 1.5 Mile Run OptionsTIER 1SIT-UPS (1 MIN)PUSH-UPS (1 MIN)300 METER RUN1.5 MILE RUNAgeMaleFemaleMaleFemaleMaleFemaleMaleFemaleAt date of testing
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Ranking: A candidates overall ranking will be comprised of their NTN overall score plus additional points for education, military status, Ohio Peace Officer Certification, and Bexley Police Department Reserve Police Officer Service.

• Educational Points - Bachelor's Degree, 5% of NTN score. (Note: education points awarded only for highest degree achieved)
• Military points - Honorable Discharge, 5% of NTN score.
• OPOTA Certification - Certified Police Officer in Ohio, 5% of NTN Score.
• Bexley PD Reserve Service - Completion of 1 year of service, 5% of NTN score.

Once the final eligibility list is approved and certified by the City's Civil Service Commission, the top 5 candidates (for a single vacancy) will be asked to be interviewed in front of an Oral Board consisting of police officers and officials from the City of Bexley as determined by the Chief of Police. A final ranking is made and a candidate will be offered a conditional offer for employment. The conditional offer is contingent upon the candidate successfully passing four additional examinations:

• Polygraph
• Psychological
• Medical
• Hearing test

Removal Standards for Police Officer Applicants:
Excepted from Bexley Civil Service Commission Rules:
6-11 Removal Standards for Police Officer Applicants
This rule is designed to address the general circumstances under which an applicant for a police officer position may be disqualified and not considered for employment by the City. This rule is not intended to set forth every factor or circumstance that could disqualify an applicant. The Chief of Police, in consultation with the Safety Director, is authorized to implement rules and standards for disqualifying applicants not inconsistent with these civil service rules.
Applicants for police officer may be rejected from consideration or refused admittance to any examination, and those eligible may be disqualified or removed from an eligible list, or a certification list, for, but not limited to, the following causes:
(A) Lack of any of the established minimum requirements or qualifications for the position for which the individual applies;
(B) The individual has been convicted of any crime that is classified as a felony under the O.R.C. or any other state code or law of the United States;
(C) The individual has been convicted of any crime that is classified as a misdemeanor under the O.R.C. or any other state code or municipal law, or
law of the United States that was punishable by a potential jail sentence, regardless of whether one was actually imposed, provided the City shall
consider the facts and circumstances of such conviction, including, but not limited to, the time that has passed since the event occurred;
(D) The individual has been dismissed from previous employment for misconduct;
(E) The individual has practiced or attempted to practice deception or fraud on the application or examination or in securing eligibility or appointment,
including but not limited to any false statements in the application or testing process;
(F) The individual cannot be located, fails to report for an interview or other step in the selection process as directed by the Commission or Appointing
Authority and/or fails to report for duty as directed by the Appointing Authority;
(G) The individual fails to pass a drug test;
(H) The individual has an unacceptable driving record and/or is not insurable by the City's insurance provider;
(I) The individual has a less than honorable discharge from a branch of the military and/or conviction of any article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that would be equivalent to a felony under the Ohio Revised Code.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:

• Criminal and traffic laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures

Skills:

• Firearm proficiency, defensive tactics, de-escalation techniques, high-stress driving
• Verbal and written communication skills for effective community engagement and documentation

Abilities:

• Physical stamina and fitness; ability to meet physical fitness standards
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Sound judgement under pressure, patience, and quick decision-making in high-stress scenarios
• Ability to use proper research and investigative methods, techniques, and practices in gathering data
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with the public

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Must possess valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be a United States Citizen or United States Permanent Resident
• Minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must be insurable under the City's fleet insurance policy
• Adheres to the department's values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance
• Possesses or has ability to possess and maintain the following certifications:
  
  • Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certification
  • Firearm Certification
  • Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) Certification
  • LEADS (Law Enforcement Automated Data System) Certification
  • AED/CPR Certification

The City of Bexley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City's employment actions will be based upon merit, fitness, and such other bona fide occupational qualifications and not on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other non-job related criteria.

• Health insurance with generous employer HSA contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional additional life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• 5 personal days per year
• Employer pension contribution

01
The age requirement for Police Officer is minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment. Do you meet the age requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
This position requires United States of America citizenship. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Some high school
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Some college, no degree earned
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

04
Do you have a valid Ohio driver's license and