Job Description
LONDON, CITY OF
20 S. WALNUT STREET STE.100
LONDON, OHIO 43140
(740)852-1414
Updated: February 20, 2025
Classification: Police Officer
Close: 4:00PM on March 31, 2025.
The City of London, Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The London
Division of Police serves a population of over 10,000 and is responsible for an area of 9 square
miles. The department has an authorized strength of 21 sworn officers and will be occupying a newly constructed modern police facility in 2026. The City of London is seeking candidates who possess the personal character and professional skills necessary to serve in a position of public trust. Applications will be accepted from individuals who are at least 21 years of age by date of hire and possess a valid Ohio driver's license. The City of London offers an excellent employee benefit package and a starting annual salary of $33.58 an hour, with a top pay in 2025 of $42.15. Additional benefits include shift differential, uniform allowance, paid vacation, personal days, and a substantial health insurance program.
Entry level applicants (those not currently employed full-time as a peace officer in Ohio) must
complete a written test through the National Testing Network (NTN), Inc. To fill out the NTN
application and schedule a test, go to the National Testing Network site, select Law Enforcement
and sign up for the London Police Department.
The following adjustment shall be made to the score of applicants on the condition that they pass
the entry level examination with a raw score of 70% or greater. Additional credit shall be awarded
to a maximum of 20% of the raw score. The London Civil Service Commission will not accept
documentation for credit unless received by 4:00PM on March 31, 2025 at the City of London
Administrative Office. Please email documentation to our office.
- Veteran's credit - 20% additional credit shall be granted to Ohio residents who are
honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. (Must submit copy of DD214,
including block 24, with the application).
National Testing Network does not replace the London Police Division's responsibility and decision
making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the London Police Division
where the final decisions are made. Lateral applicants (those currently employed full-time as a peace officer in Ohio) are not required to complete the written NTN test. Lateral applicants are required to complete other stages of the hiring process to be considered for employment with the City of London. If selected, prior full-time service will be taken into consideration when determining starting pay and leave benefits.
All applicants must complete a City of London employment application available online or from the
London City Administration Office located at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 100, London, Ohio 43140.
Applications must be received by personal delivery, mail, email or online to the Administration
Office by 4:00PM on March 31st, 2025. Applications or additional required documents can be
emailed to our office. Questions regarding the hiring process may be directed to the
London Civil Service Commission through the city administration.
Job Requirements
Age:
21
High School Grad / GED:
Yes, or equivalent
Driver's License:
Yes
Score Adjustments:
The following adjustment shall be made to the score of applicants on the condition that they pass the entry level examination with a raw score of 70% or greater. Additional credit shall be awarded to a maximum of 20% of the raw score. The London Civil Service Commission will not accept documentation for credit unless received by 4:00PM on August 31, 2023 at the City of London Administrative Office.
Veteran's credit - 20% additional credit shall be granted to Ohio residents who are honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. (Must submit copy of DD214, including block 24, with the application).
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 33.00 42.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Shift work,