Job Description
WYOMING POLICE DEPARTMENT
600 GROVE AVE.
WYOMING, OHIO 45215
513-821-0141
Updated: June 06, 2025
Position Title: Police Officer
The Wyoming Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer! If you are not currently a Full Time Police Officer, all candidates must take the FrontLine National exam and PHQ through National Testing Network by July 7, 2025.
All applicants MUST complete and submit a department application located here.
Salary Information:
**The below numbers reflect the city covering employee pension. Per new contract beginning in 2026 employee will cover pension and the pay rate from below will be increased to the range of $95,688-$103,296. Non-Lateral will be $71,263.**
2025
Hire Rate-Not Certified $61,302.07
Hire Rate-Certified $76,343.38
2 Years of Service $82,313.10
4 Years of Service $86,918.95
5 Years of Service $87,019.97
6+ Years of Service $88,856.81
Starting salary commensurate with full time experience and qualifications.
Benefit Information:
· *100% pension paid by the city, not reflected in above numbers until 2026, then new pay rate*
· Generous vacation and leave policy
· Longevity pay annually after 3 years of service.
· Accrued sick time with another agency can be transferred.
· Service time can be transferred and will be used for purposes of calculating vacation.
· Health, Dental, and Life insurance is available.
· 12 hour work schedule, every other weekend off, (1) "Kelley" day off granted every 6 weeks.
· Overtime paid at time and a half after 80 hours in time period.
· Off-duty details with the city is paid at time and a half and goes toward pension.
· All uniforms, equipment, and dry cleaning provided.
· Workout on Duty Policy
· Facial Hair Policy, Visible approved tattoos.
Department Contact
Jennifer Lattire
Police Assistant Chief
Department Overview: The City of Wyoming Police Department is a community oriented police agency that places an emphasis on community involvement and compassionate service. We employ 19 full time sworn law enforcement officers, including the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, and Detective. We also have 3 full time clerks. Each of the four shifts is manned by 3 police officers under the direction of a Sergeant / Shift Supervisor. Officers can also be assigned collateral duties, including multi-jurisdictional SWAT, Dive and Honor Guard Teams. Officers are provided exceptional training and growth opportunities. We operate our own indoor firing range and provide ammunition and 1 hour of overtime to train each month. Our compensation package continues to be one of the highest in the area.
City Information: The City of Wyoming is located in the central area of Hamilton County, Ohio and sits at the northern border of the City of Cincinnati.
Population: 8,562
Job Requirements
Age:
21
Citizenship Required:
Yes
High School Grad / GED:
Yes
Driver's License:
Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes
Vision:
Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20 and must be free of color deficiencies that would preclude one from performing the essential job functions or would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.
College:
Preferred but not required.
Academy Certification:
OPOTA Certification or currently enrolled in an OPOTA certification program.
Prior Experience:
OPOTA certified academy.
Necessary Certifications:
Must be able to achieve and maintain an OPOTA certification.
Hiring Process:
Application
Written Test through National Testing Network
Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
Panel Interview #1
Panel Interview #2
Back Ground Investigation
Drug Screen
Psychological Exam
Polygraph
Contingent offer of Employment
Specific Disqualifiers /Behaviors:
Applicants that have had disciplinary action within the past 5 years that have resulted in suspension or loss of pay will not be considered.
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
FELONY - Applicants cannot have any felony convictions.
MISDEMEANOR - The applicant cannot have a conviction of any offense of theft, dishonesty, a crime of violence, or a crime relating to job performance in the last five years. The applicant also must not have committed two or more offenses that would show a pattern of criminal behavior.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - The applicant cannot have a conviction of domestic violence or have a conviction on any charge that is a reduction from domestic violence.
WEAPON OFFENSES - The applicant cannot have a conviction of any offense related to the carry or use of a weapon.
SEXUAL OFFENSES - The applicant cannot have a conviction of a sex related crime. Other disqualifiers to be determined by the Chief of Police or his designee.
Policing Philosophy :
The City of Wyoming continues to be one of the safest communities in the Cincinnati area. The success is a result of the Wyoming Police Department's strong community policing philosophy, which values improving communication and building relationships with the citizens of Wyoming. Outreach efforts such as the Citizen's Police Academy, Junior Police Camp, and social media messaging are a few of the tools used to engage the community. The department's focus on service, through programs like home vacation checks and security surveys, further enhances the relationship between the police and the citizens of Wyoming.
The mission of the Wyoming Police Department, in partnership with the community, is to protect life and property, maintain order and promote a safe environment through problem solving, education, impartial application of the law and the promotion of trust and mutual respect within our community.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 61,302.00 88,856.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Currently hiring, Shift work,