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LOVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT 126 S. LEBANON ROAD LOVELAND, OHIO 45140 5135833000 http://www.lovelandoh.gov
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Updated: February 27, 2025
Job Classification: Police Officer
The City of Loveland Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer. This is a Full-Time Police Officer Position.
The Loveland Police Department (LPD) is seeking officers with integrity, strong customer service skills, and a passion for engaging with the public.
- opportunities to foster community-oriented policing through proactive engagement
- supportive community that values and invests in its officers
- work-life balance
- encouraging work environment
- comprehensive wellness program with weekly access to athletic trainer, a state-of-the-art fitness facility and on-duty workouts
- 14 paid holidays with a prorated leave balance starting from date of hire
- medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 12-hour shifts with alternating Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
- competitive salary
- a robust training budget that promotes specialized roles within the agency, including e-bike patrol, instructors, K9, and SRO
The annual pay range is $76,464 to $93,712 with excellent benefits. High School Diploma or GED and OPOTA Certification required at the time of appointment. Extra test credit for education, prior law enforcement, and/or military service for entry-level candidates. The hiring process includes a written test, interviews, background investigation, truth verification test, psychological assessment, drug test, and medical exam. Lateral candidate applications are available at the city website www.lovelandoh.gov/formcenter starting February 24th, 2025, through March 14th, 2025.
LATERAL candidates are considered current full-time State of Ohio Peace Officers and Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers with at least one (1) year of full-time police road patrol experience and are exempt from the written test. Lateral Candidates proceed directly to the interview. Higher starting salary and vacation credit may apply.
Non-Lateral candidates must complete the FrontLine National exam & PSSA. Written testing is accepted through the National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com through March 15, 2025. Corrections Officers, and Part-time Police Officers are required to take the written test.
Contact Loveland Human Resources – Julie Robinson at jrobinson@lovelandoh.gov or at 513-707-1444 with questions or concerns. The position description for a police officer can be found on our website, www.lovelandoh.gov.
Age:Must be 21 years or older at the time of employmentCitizenship Required:YesHigh School Grad / GED:High school diploma or GEDDriver's License:Yes. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire.Ability to Read/Speak English:Yes
