Police Officer Application Process

Summary

At the Bexley Police Department , we are committed to building a safe, welcoming community by working alongside residents, businesses, and community partners while treating every person with dignity and respect. Our culture is grounded in our core values of F.I.R.E—Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy, which guide every decision we make and every interaction we have.As a team-oriented, community-focused agency, we invest in our people through training, technology, and professional development so our officers can provide exceptional service and build lasting trust with those they serve.If you're looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference, grow as a professional, and be part of a department that values service above all else, we invite you to become part of the Bexley Police team.Contact Information Bexley Police Department559 N. Cassingham RoadBexley, Ohio 43209Competitive salary ($71,407-119,278 annually), with negotiated annual salary increases and shift differential8-hour shiftsHealth insuranceGenerous HSA contributionVision insuranceLife InsuranceOptional additional life, accident, and critical illness insuranceEmployee assistance and mental health resourcesPaid vacationPaid sick leave5 personal days per yearEmployer pension contribution$1,000 monthly housing stipend for those living in Bexley24/7 Wellness supportFitness Program with Pay and Time-off IncentivesDiscounts on Bexley Rec programming including preschool, before- and after-school care programs, and summer campsQualifications Age: 21 at the time of appointmentHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid Ohio Driver's License: YesAbility to Read/Speak English: YesVision: Eyesight correctable to 20/30. No color blindness.College: A bachelor's or associate's degree is preferred.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 timeBexley Police Department officers have opportunities to specialize and develop within a chosen career path, and there are opportunities to promote into a supervisory position.Specialized UnitsWhile entry-level officers are assigned to patrol duty, the Bexley Police Departments maintains a broad range of specialized units that will allow you to tailor your career to a specific area of interest:Community OutreachK9 HandlerDetective BureauSchool Resource OfficerPromotionsPromotional advancement is an option at the Bexley Police Department. Our rank structure is:Chief of PoliceCaptainSergeantOfficerLateral Officer Appointments Full-time Police Officers with arrest powers, certified in any state within the United States, with no break in service for two (2) years at the time of application, may apply for a lateral appointment.Lateral Eligibility Process:Human Resources will review applications for minimum qualifications on a continuous basis. When a qualifying application is received, within two weeks a candidate will be contacted to complete the eligibility process, which will include: Completion of background waiversPersonal History QuestionnaireBackground investigation, including application materials from candidate's most recent commissionFitness TestingIf a candidate is eligible to continue in the process, their eligibility is then certified by the Civil Service Commission. Once certified, a candidate remains eligible for consideration for one year.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

At the Bexley Police Department , we are committed to building a safe, welcoming community by working alongside residents, businesses, and community partners while treating every person with dignity and respect. Our culture is grounded in our core values of F.I.R.E—Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy, which guide every decision we make and every interaction we have.As a team-oriented, community-focused agency, we invest in our people through training, technology, and professional development so our officers can provide exceptional service and build lasting trust with those they serve.If you're looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference, grow as a professional, and be part of a department that values service above all else, we invite you to become part of the Bexley Police team.Contact Information Bexley Police Department559 N. Cassingham RoadBexley, Ohio 43209Competitive salary ($71,407-119,278 annually), with negotiated annual salary increases and shift differential8-hour shiftsHealth insuranceGenerous HSA contributionVision insuranceLife InsuranceOptional additional life, accident, and critical illness insuranceEmployee assistance and mental health resourcesPaid vacationPaid sick leave5 personal days per yearEmployer pension contribution$1,000 monthly housing stipend for those living in Bexley24/7 Wellness supportFitness Program with Pay and Time-off IncentivesDiscounts on Bexley Rec programming including preschool, before- and after-school care programs, and summer campsQualifications Age: 21 at the time of appointmentHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid Ohio Driver's License: YesAbility to Read/Speak English: YesVision: Eyesight correctable to 20/30. No color blindness.College: A bachelor's or associate's degree is preferred.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 timeBexley Police Department officers have opportunities to specialize and develop within a chosen career path, and there are opportunities to promote into a supervisory position.Specialized UnitsWhile entry-level officers are assigned to patrol duty, the Bexley Police Departments maintains a broad range of specialized units that will allow you to tailor your career to a specific area of interest:Community OutreachK9 HandlerDetective BureauSchool Resource OfficerPromotionsPromotional advancement is an option at the Bexley Police Department. Our rank structure is:Chief of PoliceCaptainSergeantOfficerLateral Officer Appointments Full-time Police Officers with arrest powers, certified in any state within the United States, with no break in service for two (2) years at the time of application, may apply for a lateral appointment.Lateral Eligibility Process:Human Resources will review applications for minimum qualifications on a continuous basis. When a qualifying application is received, within two weeks a candidate will be contacted to complete the eligibility process, which will include: Completion of background waiversPersonal History QuestionnaireBackground investigation, including application materials from candidate's most recent commissionFitness TestingIf a candidate is eligible to continue in the process, their eligibility is then certified by the Civil Service Commission. Once certified, a candidate remains eligible for consideration for one year.#J-18808-Ljbffr