JOIN OUR TEAM
The Evendale Police Department is always seeking new members to join our team, whether you're starting your law enforcement career or already in the field. We want to hear from you! We offer a competitive salary that consistently ranks among the top 5 in Hamilton County. The department offers 10-hour shifts, providing 24 four-day weekends each year. Flexible overlapping shifts promote a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits:
- Salary range $77,625.60 to $105,102.40 (Starting salary may be adjusted based on previous years of service with another department)
- Employees receive 100 hours of holiday time, 20 hours of personal time and 80 to 240 hours of vacation time per year
- Beard and tattoo policy
- Maximum effort to accommodate off time requests
- Flexible comp time and holiday cash-out options
- Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) of up to 4,000 for family coverage
- Coverage for police academy certification costs (if applicable)
- Compensation while attending the police academy
- An on-duty workout program
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Reimbursement for college tuition
- Credit for military service or OPOTA certification
- All uniforms and equipment provided at no cost by the Village of Evendale
- Free uniform cleaning services
- Ongoing in-service training, including firearms training, scenario exercises, and roll-call sessions
- Substantial training budget to support your career development
- Free family membership to a modern fitness and recreation center with a pool
- Free access to Beacon physical therapy services
- Access to free mental health and wellness services
- A $75,000 life insurance policy
- Modern equipment tailored for individual officers
- Free parking for court appearances
Our Department
The Evendale Police Department consists of 21 full-time police officers. We offer a comprehensive field training program to give you the practice, skills, and confidence to be successful. We prioritize officer safety and provide professional training, equipment, and technology to support your career. We invest significantly in each officer we hire and strive to help them succeed.
Our Community
Evendale is a 4.5-square-mile village with a population of 2,767 residents and over 22,000 daytime visitors. The police department enjoys strong support from community members and elected officials. The village's diverse commercial, retail, and industrial presence fosters career stability and growth opportunities.
Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be citizen of the United States
Must have valid Ohio driver's license
High school graduate/GED
OPOTA certification (candidates without State of Ohio certification will be required to complete a State of Ohio certified academy)
Requirements
Non-lateral candidates must take the NTN exam.
Candidates without an associate's degree must obtain one within three years (The Village of Evendale reimburses tuition costs up to 100%, based on the final grade).
Non-lateral candidates must pass a physical ability test.
All candidates must pass a background check, medical and psychological tests.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (513)563-2249
