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The Division of Police Is Now Hiring

Police Officer
Application Packet: Police Officer


Lateral Police Officer
Application Packet: Lateral Police Officer
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The Chief of Police may start a lateral with experience at a higher step as defined below

  • OPOTA Certification and 2 years prior experience starts at Step 2.
  • OPOTA Certification and 3 years of experience starts at Step 3.
  • OPOTA Certification and 4+ years of experience starts at Step 4.
Compensation Rates for 2026HourlyAnnually
Step 1$35.07$72,945.60
Step 2$39.74$82,659.20
Step 3$45.84$95,347.20
Step 4$57.46$119,516.80


Communications Technician I
Application Packet: Communications Technician I


Compensation Rates for 2026HourlyAnnually
Step 1$28.12$58,494.84
Step 2$30.37$63,173.51
Step 3$33.72$70,134.46
Step 4$37.77$78,556.08

 

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Grow in Gahanna

The Gahanna Division of Police is a community-focused, professionally-minded law enforcement agency who strives to embody our City's core values of Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment. Our Mission is to serve and protect Gahanna's diverse community by building partnerships to provide professional law enforcement services that safeguard the lives, rights and property of all.
  • We serve a vibrant and supportive community.
  • Department comprised of 69 full-time sworn officers, three part-time sworn officers, 12 communications technicians, six reserve (volunteer) officers and seven civilian support staff members.
  • Smaller department size provides opportunities for experience with advanced equipment and SWAT opportunities earlier in your career.
  • Access to a NEW state of the art headquarters complete with new gym facility and indoor firing range in late 2025.

Hiring Process

Please note: Recruiting questions will be answered in a timely manner. Those applicants already in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department or assigned background investigator with any questions. The Division prohibits all forms of discrimination, including any employment-related action by a member that adversely affects an applicant or member and is based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, military service, sexual orientation and other classifications protected by law.