Beavercreek · Ohio · City / town police

Beavercreek Police Department

Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.

Information last reviewed . Hiring status: not verified.

What we have researched

Published experience-based certified range; effective date unverified, not academy pay
$36.98–$52/hour

See official pay source for effective dates · Reviewed 2026-10-22. Base pay is not total compensation.

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Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-22. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

  • Current route is OPOTC/OPOTA-certified applicants: 21 at appointment, lawful US work eligibility, Ohio license, diploma/GED, rotating shifts/on-call availability. Obtain full disqualification rules.

Selected requirements, not a complete eligibility or disqualifier checklist.

Lateral entry

Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.

Recruiting contact

Captain Amato — police recruiting

amatov@beavercreekohio.gov

Hiring outline

  1. Apply online with license, education, OPOTA evidence, applicable DD-214 and handwritten motivation letter. Background stage needs three recent non-relative recommendations.
  2. NTN required for certified applicants with under one full-time service year (65%); structured oral interview requires 70%. Then background/pre-employment polygraph, chief interview, conditional offer, post-offer polygraph, psychological and medical/drug screening.

Physical testing

Medical, vision, hearing and drug evaluation described; no applicant agility battery/cutoff verified.

Benefits

Insurance, leave, differentials, tuition reimbursement and conditional bonuses advertised; confirm terms.

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

Processing depends on vacancies; ten-week estimate is not guaranteed. No non-certified route, fixed deadline or academy funding verified. Wage-effective date unknown; no recruitAnnual or JobPosting.

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Frequently asked questions

What minimum requirements are recorded for Beavercreek Police Department?

Current route is OPOTC/OPOTA-certified applicants: 21 at appointment, lawful US work eligibility, Ohio license, diploma/GED, rotating shifts/on-call availability. Obtain full disqualification rules. These are selected requirements, not the complete current eligibility or disqualifier list.

What salary information is available for Beavercreek Police Department?

Published experience-based certified range; effective date unverified, not academy pay: $36.98–$52/hour. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.

What hiring process does Beavercreek Police Department describe?

Apply online with license, education, OPOTA evidence, applicable DD-214 and handwritten motivation letter. Background stage needs three recent non-relative recommendations. NTN required for certified applicants with under one full-time service year (65%); structured oral interview requires 70%. Then background/pre-employment polygraph, chief interview, conditional offer, post-offer polygraph, psychological and medical/drug screening.

What physical testing information is available for Beavercreek Police Department?

Medical, vision, hearing and drug evaluation described; no applicant agility battery/cutoff verified.

What benefits information is available for Beavercreek Police Department?

Insurance, leave, differentials, tuition reimbursement and conditional bonuses advertised; confirm terms.

Is Beavercreek Police Department hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Beavercreek Police Department research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-22. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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