Job Information

ROSS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
4055 HAMILTON-CLEVES ROAD
FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45015
513-863-2337

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Updated: January 29, 2025

Salary Information:
Starting salary $28.39

Benefit Information:
Academy/ Tuition reimbursement, SWAT, S.T.A.R.T. (traffic reconstruction team), Partnership with NORSE Tactical- with NORSE shoothouse attached to police department for training, Detectives, Vice/ Narcotics, good healthcare, $5,000 insurance deductible with employee only responsible for the last $500, Drone program, K-9 Handler, FTO, FTO pay, longevity pay, OPERS retirement

Contact Information:
Rob Gerhardt
Chief
513-863-2337

How to apply:
Go to www.rosstwp.org to download an application or email Macayla Liddil at mliddil@rosstwp.org to have an application emailed to you. You can also pick up an application at the Ross Township Police Department located at 4055 Hamilton Cleves Rd. Fairfield, OH 45014

About the Department:
The Ross Township Police Department is dedicated to providing exceptional law enforcement services to our community. Since our establishment, we have committed ourselves to uphold the law, maintain order, and ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. Our department is staffed with a team of highly trained and professional officers who share a passion for public service and a commitment to excellence.

The department offers a range of specialized services, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community outreach programs. We also take pride in our partnerships with organizations for tactical training, providing state-of-the-art resources such as our shoot house training facility, which draws law enforcement personnel from across the region.

With a philosophy centered on continuous improvement, the department regularly participates in advanced leadership and tactical training to stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges in law enforcement. Our commitment extends beyond traditional policing roles; we see ourselves as integral members of the community who are here to serve and protect, ensuring Ross Township remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

The Ross Township Police Department is more than a law enforcement agency—we are community partners dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

About the Position:
The Ross Township Police Officer patrols and enforces laws; writes complex criminal and civil reports; maintains a high degree of independence, initiative, and interaction with all facets of Ross Township; and may use lethal force and deadly force in critical situations. The Ross Police Department is a 24-hour/ 7-day operation and is an equal opportunity employer.

Ross Township Police Officers report to the Chief of Police. They must maintain productive relationships between the Department, other governmental agencies, private organizations, and residents, especially those concerned with traffic, crime prevention, and the administration of justice.

Job Location and Physical Requirements:
Work sites include the Ross Township Police Department located at 4055 Hamilton Cleves Road, other township buildings, and areas inside and outside Ross Township. Physical requirements of the position include lifting and moving varying amounts of weight, kneeling, bending at the waist, and working in a standing position for long periods. Specific vision abilities required to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be occasionally involved in physical confrontation up to and including life and death situations.

City/County/Area Information: Butler County

Population: 9,500

Job Requirements

Age:
21 and older

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Valid Driver's license from any state

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Academy Certification:
OPOTA Certified

Necessary Certifications:
OPOTA

Hiring Process:

Initial Interview
Background
CVSA/Polygraph
Psychological exam
Physical Exam

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Patrols Ross Township as assigned by vehicle or foot to deter, locate, and apprehend persons committing crimes or unlawful activities
Reprimands, detains, cites, and arrests members of the public, transports to mental health or medical facilities or books into the Butler County jail.
Provides mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested and circumstances dictate.
Conducts criminal and civil investigations; collects and maintains evidence; writes criminal and civil incident reports; responds to subpoenas; and testifies in Municipal, Juvenile, and Common Please court as required.
Operates law enforcement computers and system software as needed.
Assess the need for using deadly force and less lethal force options, including chemical weapons, impact weapons, physical control holds, and verbal commands.
Provides traffic and crowd control; responds to life-threatening situations; provides non-police-related support services, such as unlocking vehicles.
Answers questions from the public regarding laws, ordinances, incidents, or services.
Attends mandatory and department training to maintain required police standards, including firearms range, defensive tactics, and criminal law.
Maintains accurate and complete records, reports, and files; provides documentation to appropriate state, federal, and local agencies as required by law.
May be given special assignments such as, but not limited to, emergency disaster planning, evidence, property, or crime prevention.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities:
Ross Township Police Officers must exhibit the ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others; analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine the proper course of action to be taken; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; write and speak effectively; develop skill in the use and care of firearms; possess good general intelligence and emotional stability; show a willingness to cooperate with officials and other police officers and a desire to learn and increase skill in police work.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Yes

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