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District of Columbia

Agency resources & hiring guides

Agency listings: 1 · Hiring guides: 1

These selected District resources do not cover every local or federal police employer serving Washington, DC.

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Wheeling; Ohio County, West Virginia · WV · County sheriff

Ohio County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original county deputy civil-service eligibility and expired January window ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

Deputies selected through county civil-service eligibility list. Employer page lists 18 at exam, diploma/equivalent, valid license and vision/hearing conditions. Post-list assessments include medical, agility, background, psychological and polygraph. Residency policy permits qualifying Ohio/Pennsylvania residents within 25 air miles of county center. January 12 deadline and January 17, 2026 test are expired. Confirm current rules, full minimums, fitness, pay and academy funding. General administration: 304-234-3792. Distinct from Wheeling police and the state of Ohio.

Ohio Township · PA · City / town police

Ohio Township Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The official employer page links Employment and Job and Appointment Vacancies. Confirm current opportunities and application requirements directly with the employer.

Athens campus · OH · Campus police

Ohio University Police Department

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Academy rate effective July 1, 2026 — hourly, not annualized
$23.76/hour
Published annual base after academy
$58,136/year
Published top officer annual base
$85,114/year

Effective July 1, 2026 · Reviewed 2026-10-22. Base pay is not total compensation.

Official pay research source ↗
Researched hiring process & preparation

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

Minimum requirements

  • Age 21 at appointment, diploma or equivalent, basic literacy and math skills, and a valid driver license. Hold OPOTA certification or complete academy and certification after appointment; confirm current classification requirements.

Selected requirements, not a complete eligibility or disqualifier checklist.

Lateral entry

Prior policing may support advanced step; valid certification required for fitness exemption.

Recruiting contact

Lt. Chris Russell

russelc3@ohio.edu740-593-1911

Hiring outline

  1. Apply and complete fitness testing unless exempt through current OPOTA certification.
  2. Complete the written exam, two oral boards and a community panel.
  3. Complete background and polygraph screening.
  4. After a conditional offer, complete psychological and medical clearance before the final offer.

Physical testing

One-minute sit-ups and push-ups, followed by a 1.5-mile run, using age/sex-adjusted standards. Current OPOTA certificate holders are exempt; request the assigned protocol.

Benefits

Needs confirmation

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

The recruitment page invites applications, while the general overview describes a typical December/January annual cycle. Confirm the current role and application window directly. No deadline is verified here. Sworn university employer, distinct from Athens city police.

Official research source ↗University recruitment ↗

No test preset is imported from this profile. Bring current employer instructions to your preparation.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original university police selection and eligibility ↗Original university2026 recruitment/pay ↗

Okaloosa County · FL · County sheriff

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Join OCSO ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The sheriff's Join OCSO page links employment opportunities for deputies and dispatchers separately from volunteer, auxiliary posse and explorer programs. Use the employment route to check application instructions and current listings.

Okanogan · WA · County sheriff

Okanogan County Sheriff's Office

Field deputy steps 1–5
$6,064.92–$7,483.74 / month

Official 2026 commissioned salary chart · Reviewed 2026-10-04. Base pay is not total compensation.

Okanogan County: 2026 commissioned salary chart ↗
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Washington directory listing

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Okeechobee County · FL · County sheriff

Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Employment ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The sheriff's Employment page separates certified and civilian applications and provides an affidavit and document-upload instructions. It describes ongoing application intake for law-enforcement, corrections, dispatch, animal-control and administration roles; confirm role requirements and vacancies with the office.

Oklahoma City · OK · City / town police

Oklahoma City Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Police recruiting application process ↗

Olathe · KS · City / town police

Olathe Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Department recruit hiring and training guide ↗

Norfolk · VA · Campus police

Old Dominion University Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official applicant and recruiting information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The university police recruiting page explains academy and post-training pathways and links a Police Officer application listing and officer candidate requirements. Review the current posting and requirements before applying.

Old Orchard Beach, Maine · ME · City / town police

Old Orchard Beach Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant routing ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

Official Old Orchard Beach police page identifies the department and endorses its Employment page. This applicant gateway does not establish a current officer vacancy.

Old Saybrook, Connecticut · CT · City / town police

Old Saybrook Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official applicant and recruiting information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

Official Connecticut POST posting for Old Saybrook describes an ongoing Connecticut POSTC-certified officer applicant route, with full-time patrol and possible per-diem positions treated separately. It provides PoliceApp and a recruiting-email submission route and asks for a certification card. The notice is yearless; confirm current availability directly.

Oldham County · KY · County sheriff

Oldham County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The sheriff employment page accepts applications year-round and provides a printable application and office contact routes.

Olive Branch, Mississippi · MS · City / town police

Olive Branch Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

City police staff directory and department contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

Official city directory identifies the police department and professional standards/training contacts. Department: 662-892-9400. Confirm current officer application, basic eligibility, screening, physical standards, academy options and compensation. General city job applications may exclude police; use the department-specific route rather than assuming civilian hiring instructions apply.

Oliver County, North Dakota · ND · County sheriff

Oliver County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official county sheriff information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The county department identifies Sheriff David Hilliard and deputy sheriffs, with office telephone 701-794-3450. Its duties include law enforcement, prisoner transport, legal process and court attendance. General discussion of towns contracting with counties does not identify particular Oliver County contract cities.

Olivette, Missouri · MO · City / town police

Olivette Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The official police careers page links current city employment opportunities and states that recruitment is tied to actual or forecast vacancies. Confirm current announcements and complete application requirements.

Olmsted County · MN · County sheriff

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original county deputy recruiting, testing and licensing routes ↗

Olney · IL · City / town police

Olney Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The official police page links its lateral transfer applicant information.

Olympia · WA · City / town police

Olympia Police Department

Published recruit range
$85,007.52–$89,258.16 / year
Published officer range
$94,453.56–$116,942.40 / year

See official pay source for effective dates · Reviewed 2026-09-09 · Review due—reconfirm historical figures. Base pay is not total compensation.

Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗
Recruiting contact, hiring process & preparation
Human Resources · application questionshumanresources@ci.olympia.wa.usOlympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗

Incentives · confirm availability

A current signing-bonus amount was not established from JR980. Ask HR about your specific hiring route.

Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗

Benefits to compare

A current itemized benefits comparison is still needed. Ask for health-plan employee costs, retirement contributions, leave and the applicable agreement.

Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗

Public hiring outline · entry focus

  1. Confirm recruit, academy-graduate or advanced-entry application
  2. Obtain the current testing sequence from HR
  3. Background, polygraph and psychological screening; physical/health standards

Partial information only: JR980 describes appointment levels and screenings, not a complete current test roadmap.

Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗

Physical testing

Current events, thresholds and administration details still need confirmation. No agency preset is offered until those are established.

Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗

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Washington directory listing

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Omak · WA · City / town police

Omak Police Department

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

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Washington directory listing

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Onalaska, Wisconsin · WI · City / town police

Onalaska Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original municipal police identity and applicant/contact resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Original city police page distinguishes sworn officers from civilian staff and gives general office contact 608-781-9550, 415 Main Street. Its careers page offers a practical description of police work and the same contact, not a current job notice or entry minimums. Verify current application route, full eligibility, selection, fitness, compensation and training terms with the employer. No vacancy or academy-funding promise inferred; other states' Onalaska departments are separate.

Rhinelander, Wisconsin · WI · County sheriff

Oneida County Sheriff's Office

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Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original Wisconsin county sheriff contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The county lists its sheriff's office at 2000 East Winnebago Street, Rhinelander, 715-361-5100, with ghartman@oneidacountywi.gov. It endorses oneidasheriff.org as the department website. This county employer is not Oneida Nation police or a New York namesake. Confirm current deputy applications, complete minimums, screening, physical tests and academy arrangements directly.

Oriskany; Oneida County, New York · NY · County sheriff

Oneida County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original sheriff recruiting routes and contact ↗Original sworn patrol role and selection ↗

Oneida, Wisconsin · WI · Tribal police

Oneida Police Department

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Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original Oneida Nation police contact ↗Original tribal police employer identity and reservation service ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Oneida Nation lists its tribal police department at 2783 Freedom Road, 920-869-2239, with Chief Joel Maxam at jmaxam@oneidanation.org. Its separate department overview describes service within the Oneida reservation. This is not a municipal Town of Oneida department or Oneida County sheriff. Obtain current hiring eligibility, selection, certification and training requirements directly; historical academy arrangements are not current applicant promises.

Oneida · TN · City / town police

Oneida Police Department

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The town police page links Employment information for applicants.

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