Job Description
JOB The City of Kettering is accepting submissions for Full-Time Entry Patrol Officer Salary & Benefits2026 Minimum Annual: $81,5982026 Maximum with Bachelor Degree: $110,198Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision PlansAccrued Vacation, Sick and Compensatory Time (Refillable 240 Hours Comp Max)11 Paid Holidays & 40 Hours Paid Personal Leave per year10-Hour Patrol ShiftsPaid Academy TrainingPaid Ohio equivalency training (if necessary) and Tuition ReimbursementPaid Overtime per Court Appearance (4 Hours Paid Minimum)Ohio Police and Fire Pension PlanOhio Deferred Compensation PlansEmployee Wellness Program w/ Access to City of Kettering Recreation FacilitiesAll Equipment and Uniforms Provided Upon HireAnnual Paid Uniform Allowance and Shift DifferentialRelaxed Beard and Tattoo PolicyProfessional DevelopmentSpecial Response Team (SWAT)Criminal Investigations (Detective) UnitVice, Narcotics & Organized Crime UnitK-9 UnitBike Patrol and Motorcycle UnitAccident Investigation/Reconstruction Team (AIT)Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team (HNT)Evidence Technician UnitField Training Officer UnitSchool Resource/Community Relations Unit (SRO)Personnel and Training OfficerPublic Information OfficerCrisis Intervention Team (CIT)Drone ProgramSelection ProcessThe Patrol Officer hiring process consists of the following: Submit Online ApplicationCivil Service Oral ExamOral Board InterviewPolygraph and Background InvestigationExecutive Staff (Chief’s) InterviewConditional Offer of EmploymentPost-Conditional Polygraph, Psychological Evaluation, Physical/Drug/Alcohol Screen (to include Marijuana)Final Offer of EmploymentMinimum QualificationsAt the time of appointment candidates must have: A high school diploma or its equivalent; possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.) peace officer certificate or equivalent peace officer certification in candidate’s current state of residency; orObtained credit hours equivalent to an Associate Degree (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university; orTwo years of active military service or equivalent years of service in the Reserves or National Guard (active duty or reserves) with a satisfactory service record or honorable discharge.Physical Condition: Must be physically capable of performing essential police duties and pass a thorough medical examination, where applicable, candidate must meet Academy minimum physical fitness entrance standards as required by Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.); and a drug/alcohol screen.Ohio Operator’s License – Appointee must possess, obtain and maintain a valid State of Ohio Operator’s License.U.S. Citizen - Must be 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment.*Certain criminal convictions, poor choices, or other behaviors may disqualify you from consideration for employment as a Patrol Officer.*Tattoos on the ears, head, face and hands, including fingers, or anything that undermines the City or Departmental values, may also disqualify you from consideration.For more information, including how to apply, please visit www.ketteringoh.org/jobs . Application deadline is 5 p.m. EST on June 8, 2026. Out of state applicants encouraged to apply.Information or Questions: Please contact Human Resources at ketteringhumanresources@ketteringoh.org or 937-296-2446 or the KPD Personnel & Training Unit at join.kpd@ketteringoh.org or 937-296-2578. For more information, including how to apply, please visit www.ketteringoh.org/jobs . Application deadline is 5 p.m. EST on June 8, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply.The City of Kettering is an Equal Opportunity Employer EXAMPLE OF DUTIES GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs police related tasks in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of statutes and ordinances, or may perform tasks in the staff services or administrative sections of the Police Department. Does related work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION: Work normally consists of preventive patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic control duties in a designated area, but can also include a variety of staff assignments. Duties may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without immediate and direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. The nature of t