Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent certificate, with a strong preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Criminology, Government, Political Science, Public Administration or other relevant field.

Uncertified applicants: Successful entrance into and completion of a State certified Basic Peace Officer training program. The City of Dublin will pay academy tuition fees. New hires will also receive full pay and benefits while at the academy.

Lateral transfers will need to provide proof of OPOTA certification.

Minimum of 21 years of age at time of appointment (must be 21 by August 14, 2025)

Must not be older than 45 years of age at time of application if an applicant is seeking an original appointment as a police officer with the City of Dublin; exceptions to this rule apply if the applicant has received an original appointment as a sworn peace officer with any other appointing authority. Must be under the age of 45 on August 14, 2025.

Possession of a valid Ohio Driver's License at time of appointment.

Must be a United States Citizen or United States Permanent Resident.

Background must be free of prior felony convictions.

Conflict and time management skills.

Ability to recognize, analyze, and define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and activities.

Ability to use proper research and investigative methods, techniques, and practices in gathering data.

Ability to prepare clear, concise, complete, and accurate reports, and complete and maintain accurate records.

Self-motivated to work independently as well as the ability to work in a team to accomplish goals. 

Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with the public.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive events, issues and inquiries from the public.

Ability to communicate and build working relationships with the public, peers, superiors, and other City Officials, and employees in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner.

Physical Requirements:
Must be physically capable of successfully performing the essential job functions of the Police Officer classification and be free of medical conditions that would preclude one from successfully performing said functions or would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others.

Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20 and vision must be free of color deficiencies that would preclude one from performing the essential job functions or would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others.

Must be able to meet physical fitness entrance standards prescribed by the Academy of the City's choosing.

Other Requirements:
Successful completion of all phases of the Selection Process prior to appointment. (Process includes application phase, structured panel interview, physical fitness assessment, record check, background investigation, final interview with the Chief of Police, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug test.)

Must establish and maintain a primary place of residence within a County within which the Police Department has jurisdiction, or a county contiguous with such County of jurisdiction. (List includes Franklin, Delaware, Union, Morrow, Marion, Hardin, Logan, Champaign, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking, and Knox Counties.)

Ability to acquire and maintain LEADS and NCIC certification.

Ability to acquire and maintain certification (pursuant to state standards) for the operation of on-duty and off-duty firearms (i.e. shotgun, AR-15, 9mm, or 40 caliber handgun).

Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.

Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, and regulations and City safety policies/procedures.

Regular and punctual attendance is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.

THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER