Top 7 Police Jobs in Lima, Oh

Police Officer
City of Lima —Lima, OH
- $31.06 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Police Chief
Village of Columbus Grove —Columbus Grove, OH
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Police Chief
Village of Columbus Grove —Columbus Grove, OH
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Conflict management
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Communications & Public Safety Dispatcher - Communications
Lima Memorial Health System —Lima, OH
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Medical terminology
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PRN Communications & Public Safety Dispatcher
Lima Memorial Health System —Lima, OH
- PRN
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Medical terminology
PRN Communications & Public Safety Dispatcher - Communications
Lima Memorial Health System —Lima, OH
- PRN
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Medical terminology

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Police Chief
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Police Chief
Village of Columbus Grove —Columbus Grove, OH
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Possession of a valid driver's license. Operate a multi-line phone system to process incoming 9-1-1, text-to-9-1-1, TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)…
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Police Officer (ENTRY LEVEL)
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US Citizen: Yes or otherwise authorized to work in the United States High School Grad/GED: Yes Valid OHIO State Driver's License: Yes (or able to obtain a valid…
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Police Officer

City of Lima -
Lima, OH

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Job Details

$31.06 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Class D

Full Job Description

POLICE OFFICER

CITY OF LIMA

The City of Lima is accepting applications and testing for the position of Police Officer.

Candidates must submit application and take examination.

Testing for the position must be completed through the National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.

Application process is online at https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117

Deadline for Applications and Testing: August 7, 2026

Candidates passing the exam with a 70% or higher will be certified to the eligible list.

Rate of Pay: $31.06 per hour with pay differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Vouchers: Residents of Allen Co, OH may receive a voucher to cover the cost
of the entry-level exam. Candidates must show proof of residency
Contact Civil Service Board @ [email protected]

Application Process:
Candidates must also submit the Lima Civil Service application found at
https://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/APPLICATION-FOR-CIVIL-SERVICE-EMPLOYMENT-117

Examination Process:
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test
Complete Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessed through your candidate account)

Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessed through your candidate account)

Benefits: Healthcare, including major medical, dental; prescription; life insurance;
wellness program; vacation accrual; sick leave; bereavement leave; OHIO P&F
retirement; deferred compensation program; EAP program; paid holidays

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, enforces law; assists in investigations; prepares and
maintains police records; maintains personal and professional competence and
awareness; may be assigned to perform S.W.A.T., D.A.R.E., and Safety City Officer
Duties. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: The training, education and work experience which indicate
possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. The minimum
acceptable qualifications for this position are:
Completion of high school education and training and experience involving
considerable contact with the public. Must pass the Civil Service Examination for
the position. Must possess valid Ohio Driver’s license. Must be as least twenty-one
(21) years of age and not fifty-one years of age or older at time of appointment.

Department Overview: The mission of the Lima Police Department is “To work in
partnership with the community to improve the quality of life by creatively solving
problems related to crime, the fear of crime, neighborhood decay, and to safeguard the
constitutional rights of all”. All members of the department work in partnership
with the community, including the special units: the Social Media Team, Dive Team, Bike Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT Team, K9 Unit, and members of Community-Oriented Policing Program, members working with Safety City, Honor Guard, and Crash Team.

Candidate Contact Information:
Debra S. Vobbe
Civil Service Board Director
202 E. High St. – 2nd Floor
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-7271
[email protected]

THE CITY OF LIMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF SEX, RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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