Patrol Officer - Lateral

The City of Kettering is accepting submissions for Full-Time Lateral Patrol Officer Salary & Benefits 2026 Minimum Annual: $81,598 2026 Maximum with Bachelor Degree: $110,198 Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Plans Accrued Vacation, Sick and Compensatory Time (Refillable 240 Hours Comp Max) 11 Paid Holidays & 40 Hours Paid Personal Leave per year 10-Hour Patrol Shifts Paid Ohio equivalency training (if necessary) and Tuition Reimbursement Paid Overtime per Court Appearance (4 Hours Paid Minimum) Ohio Police and Fire Pension Plan Ohio Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Wellness Program w/ Access to City of Kettering Recreation Facilities All Equipment and Uniforms Provided Upon Hire Annual Paid Uniform Allowance and Shift Differential Relaxed Beard and Tattoo Policy Professional Development Special Response Team (SWAT) Criminal Investigations (Detective) Unit Vice, Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit K-9 Unit Bike Patrol and Motorcycle Unit Accident Investigation/Reconstruction Team (AIT) Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Team (HNT) Evidence Technician Unit Field Training Officer Unit School Resource/Community Relations Unit (SRO) Personnel and Training Officer Public Information Officer Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Drone Program Selection Process The Patrol Officer hiring process consists of the following: Submit Online Application Oral Board Interview Polygraph and Background Investigation Executive Staff (Chief’s) Interview Conditional Offer of Employment Post-Conditional Polygraph, Psychological Evaluation, Physical/Drug/Alcohol Screen (to include Marijuana) Final Offer of Employment Minimum Qualifications At time of appointment candidates must have: A high school diploma or its equivalent; and successfully completed at least two years of continuous service as a full-time commissioned police officer and possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.) peace officer certificate or equivalent peace officer certification in candidate’s current state of residency within the past 3 years, at time of appointment); or Obtained credit hours equivalent to an Associate Degree (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university AND must have successfully completed at least one year of continuous service as a full-time commissioned police officer and possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.) peace officer certificate or equivalent peace officer certification in candidate’s current state of residency within the past 3 years, at time of appointment); or Two years of active military service or equivalent years of service in the Reserves or National Guard (active duty or reserves) with a satisfactory service record or honorable discharge AND must have successfully completed at least one year of continuous service as a full-time commissioned police officer and possess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.) peace officer certificate or equivalent peace officer certification in candidate’s current state of residency within the past 3 years, at time of appointment). Physical Condition: Must be physically capable of performing essential police duties and pass a thorough medical examination, where applicable, candidate must meet Academy minimum physical fitness entrance standards as required by Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.); and a drug/alcohol screen. Ohio Operator’s License – Appointee must possess, obtain and maintain a valid State of Ohio Operator’s License. U.S. Citizen - Must be 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment. *Certain criminal convictions, poor choices, or other behaviors may disqualify you from consideration for employment as a Patrol Officer. *Tattoos on the ears, head, face and hands, including fingers, or anything that undermines the City or Departmental values, may also disqualify you from consideration. Information or Questions Please contact Human Resources at ketteringhumanresources@ketteringoh.org or 937-296-2446 or the KPD Personnel & Training Unit at join.kpd@ketteringoh.org or 937-296-2578. For more information, including how to apply, please visit www.ketteringoh.org/jobs . Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply. The City of Kettering is an Equal Opportunity Employer GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs police related tasks in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of statutes and ordinances, or may perform tasks in the staff services or administrative sections of the Police Department. Does related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION: Work normally consists of preventive patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic control duties in a designated area, but can also include a variety of staff assignments. Duties may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without immediate and direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. The nature of the work requires that the employee may work irregular hours and in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. Regular schedules include working on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. May be called in during emergencies. Specific work assignments are made by a Sergeant or other Police Supervisor and work methods and results are checked through performance evaluations, review of reports and discussions. Patrols a designated area of the City, generally in a patrol car, to monitor security of businesses and residents, preserve order, prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations; Responds to calls for police service involving such things as automobile acc