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WESTERVILLE OH, CITY OF, DIVISION OF POLICE 21 SOUTH STATE STREET WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081 (614)901-6400 http://www.westerville.org
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Updated: October 29, 2025
Job Classification: Police Officer
The City of Westerville is currently accepting test results for entry-level police officers. Candidates must take the NTN exam and Public Safety Self-Assessment (Part I & II) in order to be considered. The department requires the candidate to take Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) Parts 1 & 2. You can access these through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PSSA as soon as possible so there is no delay in your process.
If you have taken the NTN test previously and your scores are still valid, please contact NTN to send your scores to Westerville. You must contact NTN to transfer your scores.
The City does not require a PAT (Physical Abilities Test) through the National Testing Network. PAT testing will take place during the recruitment process through the City of Westerville.
Candidates MUST submit an online application on the City of Westerville’s website. This job posting will be active from 10/20/25 to 11/21/25. Applications received by this date will be given priority for interview consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until a sufficient candidate pool has been established.
Hiring Process:Testing and Submitting Applications: For more information about the department and to apply online, please visit: https://police.westerville.org
Passing Scores:
Video Test: 65%
Reading Test: 70%
Writing Test: 70%
Public Safety Self-Assessment: 60%.
Salary Information: Starting salary $36.35/hour ($75,620.29 per year).Benefits Information: Paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available.
Process for Current Police Officers: Officers with current OPOTA certification do need not take the NTN test. If you are currently OPOTA-certified, please visit https://police.westerville.org to apply.
Why Westerville Division of Police?
At WPD, we live by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. These principles guide us as we strive for excellence in all we do.
Community Support: Our residents respect and overwhelmingly support WPD, providing all the resources needed to succeed.
Opportunities for Growth: Join a team of officers and professional staff committed to excellence and dedicated to your professional and personal development. Opportunities include promotions, a variety of specialized and ancillary assignments, a robust training budget, and tuition reimbursement.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in a 65,000 sq. ft. headquarters featuring a 10-lane firearms range, use-of-force simulator, and a fully equipped fitness center to support training and wellness.
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Largest suburban agency in the Columbus Metro area: 80 sworn officers, 115 total employees
• Diverse population: Serving 40,000 residents, a daytime population of 90,000, and a business community representing over 300,000 people within a 15-minute radius
• Vibrant community culture: Home to the Westerville Uptown District, rich with historic charm, events, and DORA areas
NON-SWORN CANDIDATES
For candidates not already OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy)-certified:
• NTN Test: Take and pass the standard test and public safety assessment through NTN.
• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $119,000 after three years of service.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy paid holidays, personal days, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, comp time, longevity pay, strong healthcare benefits and educational assistance.
• WPD Academy: If hired, you will attend Westerville PD’s basic training academy at no cost to you and earning a salary of more than $70,000. You will receive exceptional training from the area’s best law enforcement instructors.
City Information: The City of Westerville is a northeastern suburb of Columbus. It spans both Franklin and Delaware counties. The area is approximately 13 square miles.
Westerville is often referred to as a “city within a park”. Bordering the scenic Hoover Reservoir and with almost 600 acres of park in 46 locations and 29 miles of multipurpose trails, it’s easy to see why. Westerville has twice appeared in Money magazine’s list of America’s “Best Places to Live” and was rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth friendliest town in the country. Westerville was named America’s best suburb in 2013 by Movoto Real Estate. With each recognition, the extraordinarily low crime rate was cited. Our crime rate places Westerville at 46% below the national average. Most recently, Westerville was named “Best Hometown” by Ohio Magazine. Being responsive to our citizens is extremely important. Westerville's average response times for police, fire, and emergency medical services are less than four minutes, about half the national average.Westerville is a vibrant and growing community that is located within 15 minutes of 2 regional shopping malls and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Age:Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hireCitizenship Required:YesHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:YesAbility to Read/Speak English:YesVision:Must have corrected vision in both eyes to 20/20 and no color blindnessCollege:Bachelor’s degree preferred but not requiredAcademy Certification:Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification is not required before appointment. Non-certified candidates will be enrolled in the Westerville Police Academy as soon as practical after appointment.Prior Experience:Not requiredNecessary Certifications:Valid Ohio Driver's license or ability to obtain an Ohio license during the probationary period.School Prior and Post Hiring:High school graduate or G.E.D.Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:See standards for employment.Driving Disqualifiers:Must have a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence and have the ability to obtain an Ohio driver’s license upon hire date. See Standards of EmploymentStandards for Employment:The Westerville Division of Police (“Division”) has high standards for employment of both sworn police employees and non-sworn civilian employees who are granted access to Division facilities during the course of their work. The Division conducts extensive background investigations to ensure sworn and non-sworn Division employees meet the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct.
An applicant’s participation in the selection process is voluntary, and an applicant may withdraw at any time from employment consideration. Applicants should be aware that any information obtained and documented during the background investigations and selection process becomes a public record and must be disclosed by the City if requested as part of a public records request.
Failure by an applicant to enumerate or disclose any offense or information does not exclude such offense or information from being considered or a basis of disqualification. Any criminal offense, quasi-criminal offense (i.e. municipal ordinance violation), or other relevant material discovered under the proper circumstances through the background investigation can be considered by the Division in evaluating the applicant’s qualifications. The Division may disqualify the applicant from consideration for employment or continued employment if the Division determines that any acts or omissions of the applicant discovered by the Division are of such a nature as to be inconsistent with the Division’s Standards for Employment.
Below is a listing of factors that may lead to disqualification, and/or result in immediate disqualification, of an applicant from consideration for employment, however, the Division of Police at all times retains the discretion to consider any other factors in addition to those listed below when evaluating whether an applicant meets the Division’s Standards for Employment. A. Honesty/Falsification (ORC Chapter 2921) – Applicants shall be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
Further, an applicant may be eliminated from consideration for failing to provide timely information or documents upon request, failing to appear for pre-employment testing, or otherwise being uncooperative in the processing of their application for employment.
B. Family History (ORC Chapters 2907 & 2919) – Applicants shall be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
Further, an applicant may be removed from the selection process for non-compliance with a court order or legal contract to provide child support, alimony, or other financial responsibility as determined by the appropriate support enforcement bureau or a court of law. C. Employment History - Applicants shall be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
Further, an applicant may be removed from the selection process for having a record of poor performance or disciplinary action, including, but not limited to a record of insubordination, history of absenteeism or tardiness, dishonesty, incompetence, or consumption of drugs and/or alcohol in violation of company policy while employed, or any other conduct during employment which would result in discipline if the applicant were an employee of the Division of Police.D. Military History (Uniformed Code of Military Justice - UCMJ) – Applicants shall be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
Conviction of any article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that is equivalent to a felony or otherwise listed disqualifying misdemeanor in this standard under the Ohio Revised Code (ORC).E. Driving Record (ORC Chapter 2903 & 4511) – Applicants shall be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
Further, an applicant may be removed from the selection process for not possessing a valid driver’s license at any time during the application process. F. Gambling (ORC Chapter 2915) – The term “gambling offense” includes any activity defined as gambling by a federal, state, or local statute, or ordinance in the jurisdiction where the activity occurred. Applicants may be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
G. Criminal Activity (All sections included in ORC chapter 2900) – Applicants shall be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
Regarding criminal activity, the Division gives consideration to criminal acts by the applicant, and not merely whether the applicant has been convicted of a crime. Information about any criminal conduct by the applicant, or the applicant’s involvement or facilitation of criminal conduct, obtained during the selection process may result in a recommendation of disqualification, regardless of whether the applicant has any public record of criminal activity.
H. Substance Abuse (ORC Chapter 2925) – Applicants may be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
For this standard, the “use” of drugs or a controlled substance includes, but is not limited to when an applicant smokes, ingests, tastes, injects, inhales, or otherwise tries, any illegal drug, unlawful prescription drug, or controlled substance in violation of Ohio law.
Conclusion: The Westerville Division of Police, through careful and thorough applicant processing procedures, shall ensure that only those applicants who demonstrate and maintain adherence to the Division’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy are employed and retained. Job Description:NATURE OF WORKUnder the direction of a sergeant, police officers have the responsibility to enforce all local, state, and federal laws within the City of Westerville while also performing other duties as assigned.SUPERVISIONWork is performed within the guidelines of Division general orders and all applicable laws. Work is reviewed by supervisors daily through reports and performance evaluations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK (May not include all duties performed.)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Both eyes must be correctable to 20/20 vision and no color blindness or deficiency.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License free from excessive violations.
Must have successfully passed all qualifying examinations and completed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Ability to deal, under a variety of circumstances, with the public.
Ability to work unusual hours and shift assignments.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance.
Performs criminal and vehicle crash investigations.
Performs traffic enforcement duties.
Performs routine security inspections
Conducts searches and seizures.
Completes detailed written reports.
Makes arrests when necessary.
Uses firearms as necessary.
Maintains all equipment necessary for the daily performance of job duties.
Selection Process Information:
Written Examination :The written examination consists of situational multiple-choice and essay questions that are offered in video formatting. Multiple opportunities will be offered both locally and nationally to sit for the test.The City of Westerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and diligently follows all federal guidelines with regard to fair and impartial hiring practices. We welcome the opportunity to recruit and select a diverse workforce.Applications submitted that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for employment.
