Police Officer - Application and Resume March 2026

Class Concept

This posting is open to both lateral transfers and individuals who are new to law enforcement and interested in starting a career as a police officer. If hired, the City of Dublin will sponsor non-certified new hires to attend a Basic Peace Officer Training Academy of the City's choosing. Lateral transfers will need to provide proof of OPOTA certification.

The Dublin Police Department subscribes to the "Community-Oriented Policing" philosophy and, therefore, the primary emphasis of the position involves community service. Officers are required to take a problem-solving approach to the situations they encounter on a day to day basis and to interact with the residents on a regular basis within their assigned districts to address relevant concerns facing the community.

The City of Dublin Police Department is comprised of full-time officer positions in the following areas, Patrol, Detective Bureau, Community Impact Unit and Community Education Unit (school resource officers). Further, the department is proud to be able to provide ancillary support to the City through the following areas, Background Investigations, Bicycle Officers, Chaplain Liaison Officer, Community Liaison Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Drone Pilot, Field Training Officer, Range Officer, Recruitment Team Member, Traffic Accident Investigators and our Surveillance Team. These full-time and ancillary assignments as well as the emphasis the City puts on professional development allows Dublin officers to have a meaningful and diverse law enforcement career. We are looking for officers who want to learn, grow and support the needs of our vibrant and changing community.

Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Recruitment Timeline and Mandatory Steps:
Dublin Career Site Application: March 2 - March 22
Panel Interviews: April 6-15
Physical Fitness Assessment (Mandatory for all applicants): Saturday, April 18th
Background investigation: April 20-June 12
Final/Chief Interviews: June 22-26
Conditional Offer: June 29
Confirmation Offer: July 27
Projected start date: August 2026

Additional information about the recruitment process can be found: https://dublinohiousa.gov/alpha/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Police-Officer-Selection-Process-Resume-and-Application-Process-202376-1-1.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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Working at the City of Dublin is more than just a job –
Join the City of Dublin today! In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program for our full-time employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Premium-free medical, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits
• Ohio Police and Fire Pension Plan
• Special Duty rate is 65% above step four or $90.00/hour
• Employer provided Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Peer Support Program
• Excellent Promotional Opportunities
• Tattoos and Facial Hair Permissible
• On-Site Fitness Equipment and Range
• Vacation (80 to 246 hours per year, based on years of service), Sick, Personal Leave and 11 paid holidays
• Ability to earn up to 160 hours of Compensatory time
• Opportunities for a variety of ancillary duties and committee involvement
• Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employer-provided contributions to Health Savings or Health Reimbursement Account - Up to $1875/year for employee only and up to $3750/year for family coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dublin Community Recreation Center Membership

Examples of Duties

Under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant, a Police Officer patrols a designated area ensuring compliance with all applicable State Laws and City Ordinances; answers calls when a crime is suspected or an emergency exists; takes such actions as are necessary to prevent crime, to apprehend suspects, to maintain safety, to assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations; and performs other related duties, tasks, and assignments as required and directed by a Sergeant, Lieutenant, Deputy Chief, or the Chief of Police.

Incumbent must model the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service, Professionalism, and Commitment.

Drives a police vehicle, patrolling designated area;

Directs and regulates traffic, assists stranded motorists, assists injured persons, notifies families of injury;

Investigates accidents, determining conditions, causes and other pertinent facts regarding accident;

Conducts investigations of crimes, preserves crime scene, gathers and preserves evidence;

Looks for and investigates conditions or situations which may indicate a crime is about to be, or has been committed;

Takes statements from witnesses and suspects;

Secures warrants; makes arrests, transports prisoners;

Issues citations for violations of traffic laws; testifies in court;

Maintains records and prepares reports of incidents and activities;

Attends neighborhood meetings to address and evaluate the concerns of the citizens; and,

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Core Competencies

Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of their solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when they disagree.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

Priority Setting: Spends their time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

Peer Relationships/Team Work: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent their own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.

Timely Decision Making: Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Dublin is a drug-free workplace (AO 2.35) which prohibits the use of controlled substances including marijuana. As permitted by law and in accordance with City Policy, new hires must pass a pre-employment drug test before appointment to any City position. Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to Administrative Orders 2.38, or as outlined in the posting.

EEO Statement

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues’ differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.