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Oxford Police Division

The Oxford Division of Police has been serving our community since 1810.

We employ:

  • 30 FT Police Officers & 1 Part-Time Police Officer
  • 6 FT & 3 PT Non-emergency Dispatchers
  • 3 FT & 4 PT Animal Control/Parking Officers

We have a broad socioeconomic demographic with a total population of 26,500, and a large portion of that number is due to the influence of Miami University, located in Oxford. We believe in partnering with our community and giving them the best service possible. Our officers are self-motivated, active, decisive, and critical thinkers. We take pride in our work and are seeking those who believe this would be a good fit for them. 

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Why Join the Oxford Police Division?

Joining our police force offers more than just a career—it's a calling to embrace the ultimate challenge in problem-solving and protect those who cannot protect themselves. 

Every day, we have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping someone through their toughest moments or turning around a bad day. The dynamic nature of policing ensures that no two days are alike; anything can happen, and every action counts. 

As a police officer, you have the power to effect change on a personal level, positively shaping lives and ensuring safety within our community. Moreover, the camaraderie and teamwork you'll experience here are unparalleled, making this not just a job but a tight-knit group united in a shared mission to serve and protect. 

Join us in making a difference every day. 

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Qualifications

This classified position requires a written exam, oral interview, and physical agility test.

Requirements include:

  • valid driver's license
  • high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
  • U.S. Citizen with no felony convictions
  • must be 20.5 years of age prior to the date of examination

Candidates must be able to pass:

  • physical agility exam
  • psychological evaluation
  • background investigation
  • truth verification examination
  • pre-employment physical, which includes a vision test, hearing test, and a drug screen

Salary & Benefits

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Work Hours & Time-Off

  • Work four 10-hour shifts/three days off each week
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • 6 paid personal days each year
  • Paid sick leave: earn 120 hours each year (hours roll over year to year)
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave covered by the City
  • Ability to earn compensatory time

Paid Vacation Days by Years of Service:

  • 1 to 5 years: 80 hours
  • 2 to 10 years: 120 hours
  • 11 to 15 years: 160 hours
  • 15+ years: 200 hours

Wellness Incentives

  • Receive $50 for you and $50 for your spouse when you visit your primary care physician for a wellness visit
  • Receive $50 for you and $50 for your spouse for participating in a biometric screening
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement for up to $25/month for employees
  • Gym facility in the Police Station
  • Workout time permitted during shift
after 3 year

 Aetna Medical Plan Network:

Two Health Insurance Plan Options

  • PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
Plus:
  • ARORx: Alternative Reimbursement Opportunities for Rx 
  • Teladoc
  • Ameritas Dental
  • FSA & HSA Plans Available
  • Supplemental Vision Plan Available

Life Insurance

  • Basic Life Insurance and AD& D coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance Available

Other Available Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Aflac
  • Supplemental Retirement Options  

Hiring ProcessOPD Hiring Process

Interested, but not ready to apply, fill out:

City of Oxford Police Interest Form

1. Application

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2. Before You Apply Notice

3. Written Exam

Select Law Enforcement and sign up for the City of Oxford Police Department. All applicants who take the test will be notified of their individual results. Applicants obtaining the minimum required score will be scheduled for the Physical Fitness Test.  

Additional credit will be given for education, military service, or City of Oxford service credit to all applicants who pass the written exam. Proof of additional credit must be turned in to Human Resources Manager at hr@cityofoxford.org within ten (10) business days of completion of the written exam date. 

4. Physical Fitness Test

The time and location for the physical fitness assessment will be provided after the application and written test phases have been completed. Police Division staff will administer the test, and applicants will be required to sign a waiver to participate. This test will be pass/fail and does not contribute to the overall ranking list. Candidates who fail will be removed from the eligibility list.

5. Interviews & Beyond

Candidates who are in the top five of the eligibility list will be interviewed and begin the background process. Additional interviews may be required. As candidates are excluded from the Eligibility List, the next viable candidates may be interviewed. Candidates are removed from the eligibility list after one year.

Conditional Offer of Employment

A recommendation for hire will be from the top five viable candidates on the Eligibility List. Once a conditional offer of employment is made, candidates will continue in the background process to include a polygraph examination, psychological exam, and medical exam. 

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Candidates who are currently employed or have been employed within the past 365 days (as of the written test date), as a full-time police officer in Ohio will have the physical agility test waived and will start earning the the appropriate step level based upon their prior years of full-time service, provided that:

  • The candidate has at least three years of full-time, continuous police officer experience and;
  • The candidate has a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certification.