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SPRINGDALE, CITY OF
11700 SPRINGFIELD PIKE
SPRINGDALE, OHIO 45246
513-346-5700
https://www.springdale.org/

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Updated: March 11, 2026

Position Title: Patrol Officer

Salary Information:

2026 $80,412.80 - $97,718.40 for OPOTA Certified Officers. The top Patrol Officer salary in 2028 is $104,674.61 per hour
Longevity Pay: $350 after year five, and this amount increases by $70.00 per year up to a maximum of $175.00.

Benefits Information:

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. State pension through Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund. Deferred compensation options to save for retirement. Confidential EAP program. Sick, vacation, holiday, and compensatory time. Tuition reimbursement of $3,000 per year. Longevity pay after 5 years of service with the City.
Sick Leave and Vacation balances are available upon hiring. Prior law enforcement service counts towards Vacation accrual. Officers can cash in up to 80 hours of Vacation pay at their regular pay rate, or they can carry over 48 hours of vacation into the following year.
Officers earn 88 hours of Holiday time per year, This time cab be cashed out at their regular papy rate or used as off time.
Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off; along with a Kelly Day every 42 days.
Officers may accrue a maximum of 96 hours of Compensatory time. Compensatory time can also be converted to pay if desired.
Tuition and textbook reimbursement are available up to $3,000.00 per year for a job-related degree or job-related course.
We offer the ability to work out on duty
The Police Department has an on-site indoor firing range.
The City offers a high-deductible health insurance plan. The yearly deductible for a family plan is $4,000.00, and the city traditionally contributes $2,000.00 toward that deductible.

Main Eligibility Requirement

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
Must posses a valid driver's license
Must meet the training standards for certification as al police officer as required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council
Valid and active Ohio (OPOTA) Peace Officer Certification with no more than a year break in service or currently serving in a Full-time or Part-time LEO position.
Valid and active Indiana (ILEA) Tier 1 Certified Law Enforcement Officer
Kentucky (POPS) Peace Officer Professional Standards Certification.
Candidates who are currently attending an Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy, or Uncertified Candidates who are interested in becomng a Patrol Officer, must submit their test results through the National Testing Network.

Department Overview:

Working for the Springdale Police Department means becoming part of a community focused team that truly embodies the spirit of the city it serves. Officers and staff are deeply connected to residents, businesses, and visitors through neighborhood watch programs, senior outreach, charitable initiatives, and ongoing community events. Springdale itself is a vibrant, welcoming city—safe, diverse, and rich with amenities, from excellent schools and housing options to a state of the art community center and thriving commercial district. With a supportive environment, a strong commitment to public safety, and a culture built on engagement and service, the Springdale Police Department offers a meaningful and rewarding place to build a career.

Job Purpose and Responsibilities:

Under the immediate direction of a Patrol Sergeant or Patrol Corporal, the Patrol Officer is responsible for maintaining law and order, investigating crimes and non-criminal regulatory violations, protecting life and property, and protecting guarantees established by the Constituion of the United States of America, the Constitution of the State of Ohoio, and the Charater of the City of Springdale.

Police work has a responsibility unmatched in other professions that encompasses the possibility of life and death, the deprivation of freedom, and the disruption of lives. The authority and responsibility vester in law enforcement officers by law are tremendous. Patrol Officers are the primary service providers to the public. Patrol Officers should do their best for those who call, regardless of the service. Although a Patrol Officer's duty is to the public, it should never be forgotten that the public comprises people. There is no greater duty than that of helping your fellow man. At all times, the Patrol Officer's professional and personal conduct shall maintain the tenetsof his/her oath of office.

Typical Tasks (Illustrative Only)

The duties listed below are intended to be illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment to the position.

Circulates throughout the assigned patrol area to maintain law and order
Responds promptly to reports of crimes and citizen complaints
Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects of crimes, accidents, and disturbances
Apprehends persons violating the statutes of the State of Ohion and the ordinances of the City of Springdale
Appears in both civil and criminal court as required
Investigates suspicious person and activity
Questions individuals to determine facts and to draw reasonable and logical conclusions
Enforces the traffic code and directs/control traffic
Controls crowds at public events, demonstrations, and gathering
Follows up and records data on all previously reported crimes and accidents
Serves and follow up on all lawfully executed warrants and processes, including subpoenas
Cares for the welfare of prisoners
Searches individuals in custody
Follows all Department directives, regulations, procedures, and administrative memoranda
May use physical force, less than lethal force, or lethal force to protect oneself or others, to maintain order, or to make an arrest
Maintains proficiency with assigned equipment, including firearms
Maintains positive public relations, including but not limited to discussing appropriate topics of interest with civic groups, students, and others
Attends required training
Performs any other duties accurately, efficiently, timely, and completely, as assigned

Additional Qualifications

Knowledge of police procedures and techniques, and the rules and regulations of the Police Department
Maintain the ability to use firearms and other police weapons to the Police Department's standards
Ability to periodically engage in strenous physical activity to make an arrest or to defend oneself or others
Knowledge of criminal law, criminal investigation, and crime prevention methods
Knowledge of traffic law, traffic investigation, and traffic enforcement/regulation methods
Knowledge of the rules of evidence and laws governing search and seizure
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, City officials, and the general public
Knowledge of constitutional and civil rights laws
Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely
Ability to read, hear, comprehendm and react to oral instructions
Ability drive an automobile and to always maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to operate effectively under pressure with little supervision
Must be able an willing to work a flexible schedule, including overtime as needed
Ability to swiftly and accurately deal with adverse situations in legal and tactful manner
Must be able to provide credible testimony

Working Conditions

Sworn personnel work schedules include nights, weekends, and holidays. They must be reliable and respond to emergencies when recalled. Sword personnel often work in outdoor weather conditions and hazardous environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Springdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH THE CITY WEBSITE AT:

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