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KENT, CITY OF POLICE DEPARTMENT 930 OVERHOLT ROAD KENT, OHIO 44685 3306767556 http://kentohio.org/Jobs.aspx
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Updated: July 01, 2026
Position: Entry-Level Police Officer
Salary: $32.00 - $43.00
Benefits:
Department Name: City of Kent, Ohio Police Department
Close Date: August 31, 2026
Department Website: www.kentohio.gov/our-government/job-opportunities
Candidate Contact:Michael LewisLieutenantmichael.lewis@kentohio.gov
Department Overview: The mission of the Kent Police Department is to serve and protect the persons and property in the City of Kent. We strive to create and promote partnerships with our community through education and collaboration. We apply the law consistently while professionally interacting with the public.
The members of the Kent Police Department will embrace the partnerships that make Kent unique, diverse, and successful. We will provide a balance of enforcement, education, and service for our community. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of training and education to become the premier law enforcement agency in Portage County.
City/County/Area Information:Kent is located 8 miles from Akron and 31 miles from Cleveland. The City of Kent is 9.28 square miles. 270 acres are contained within 19 parks; 13 miles of trails. The original “Tree City,” Kent is a college town and more – a community of families, businesses, and industries located on the banks of the Cuyahoga River. As the home of Kent State University, Kent residents enjoy the highest educational values and all of the benefits of living in a university city.
Population:27,000 permanent residents and 29,900 seasonal students
Age:21Citizenship Required:YesHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:YesAbility to Read/Speak English:Yes
Vision:Ability to make visual observations, involving color differentiation and accurate estimates of distance entailing depth perception.
College:Preferred, but not necessary
Prior Experience:None necessary.
Additional Requirements:If candidate has military experience, or Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification, extra credit will be awarded to the test score. DD214 and/or OPOTA certificate must be provided at time of application.
