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BLENDON TOWNSHIP OF 6340 S. HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WESTERVILLE OHIO 43081 WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081 614-839-2013 http://www.blendontwp.org
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Updated: February 11, 2026
Job Classification: Police Officer: Entry Level and Lateral Transfer
Salary Information: $84,155 - $105,366
Benefit Information:
Department Overview:
The Blendon Township Police Department provides full-spectrum law enforcement, traffic safety, and crime prevention services to the un-incorporated areas of Blendon Township. The department consists of seventeen Officers, including a Detective Bureau, and two civilian employees. Our Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The department is staffed with the Chief of Police, 3 supervisors, 2 detectives and 11 patrol officers. Reserve officers, both paid part-time and unpaid volunteer Officers, make a significant contribution, enhancing manpower and flexibility.
City/County/Area Information:
Located on the south side of Westerville in Franklin County.
Population:
10,024
Candidate Contact: Josh RetherfordLieutenant614-610-9485jretherford@blendontwp.org
Age:18Citizenship Required:YesHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:YesAbility to Read/Speak English:Yes
Vision:Uncorrected vision no worse than 20/125 in each eye separately, correctable to 20/20 monocular vision and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green and amber.
College:Not Required
Academy Certification:Not Required but preferred
Prior Experience:Not RequiredNecessary Certifications:OPOTA Certification for continued employment
Additional Requirements:Officers who have 3 years continuous full-time experience can lateral in at step D ($105,366) and officers with 2 years of continuous full-time experience can lateral in at step C ($98,542).
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