| Interested applications, must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Scope of Selection Process
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Voice Stress Analysis
• Physical & Psychological Exam
• Drug Screen
Minimum Qualifications
• Current Police Officer Certification by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA)
– The City of Trotwood may sponsor candidates
• US Citizen & at least 21 years old
• HS Graduate or GED
• Achieve a passing score of 70% on the standardized written exam
• Ability to maintain firearms qualifications
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License; good driving record
• Must meet insurability guidelines
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20
• Possess the physical ability to perform the tasks associated with the position
• Successful completion of all phases of the selection process
Starting Salary $31.92 – $41.57/hour
Written-Exam
Entry-level applicants must take a Civil Service written-exam on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center – 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, OH 45426. Submitting an application will register you for the exam. Applicants must present a photo ID at the exam.
Additional credit will be allowed for U.S. military service. A copy of the DD214 Form must be submitted with your application.
Application Process For applications and job requirements, please visit: http://www.trotwood.org. Applications can be submitted on-line or at the Trotwood Government Center – Human Resources Department, 3035 Olive Road, Trotwood, OH 45426. Deadline for applications: Friday, September 22, 2025.
The City of Trotwood is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer |