Demo

Lateral- Entry Police Officer

City of Sidney, Ohio
Sidney, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Job Description Summary

It is the vision of the Sidney Police Department to exceed the expectations of our community, to adapt to ever changing challenges and to provide the highest level of service and protection to our citizens. The Sidney Police Department is a full service police department. The department has a patrol section, an investigative section, a community resource section and a communications section. They are supported by a records section and a maintenance staff. The department provides opportunities to its officers for additional duties, such as Traffic Crash Reconstructionist, member of the tactical response team, hostage negotiations team, bike patrol unit, evidence technician, range instructor, and defensive tactics instructor. The command staff consists of the Police Chief, Deputy Chief, Detective Bureau Lieutenant, 3 Patrol Lieutenants, 4 Sergeants, a Public Safety Superintendent and an Office Supervisor.

Nature And Scope

Police officers assigned to patrol report directly to a patrol sergeant. Police officers assigned to specialized positions in the investigative section report to either the detective sergeant or the investigative captain. All Sidney police officers are expected to cooperate with all other city departments and maintain a professional relationship with all local and state jurisdictions.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Operate department vehicles safely.
  • Maintain certification to operate equipment, including but not limited to alcohol testing devices, and speed detection devices.
  • Operate department equipment as assigned by the department.
  • Successfully pass all firearms qualifications.
  • Ability to use sound judgment and make good decisions when handling calls.
  • Maintain a level of physical fitness required for the job.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • A current and valid OPOTA Basic Peace Officer Certification or Ohio State Highway Patrol certification
  • Successfully pass the selection process, which includes physical fitness testing, polygraph exam, background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and psychological profile exams.
  • Ability to complete basic law enforcement training as assigned by the department.
  • A valid Ohio driver's license (by time of appointment).
  • Minimum age of 21 on the date of appointment.
  • Minimum of one (1) years full-time experience required.

The information can be sent to the City of Sidney by using any of the following methods:

  • Mail to: City of Sidney Lateral-Entry Police Officer Process, Attention Human Resources, 201 W Poplar Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365
  • Deliver the completed and signed documents in person to the City of Sidney at the same address listed above. (Go to Revenue Collections Office)
  • Email: sfrilling@sidneyoh.com
  • Fax (937) 498-8160

Additional Information

To view a more detailed Job Description and Benefit Summary please look at our Job Details under Attached Files

Salary.com Estimation for Lateral- Entry Police Officer in Sidney, OH
$59,481 to $69,323
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lateral- Entry Police Officer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lateral- Entry Police Officer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$60,982 - $71,065
Income Estimation: 
$63,211 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$45,833 - $56,838
Income Estimation: 
$69,185 - $95,783
Income Estimation: 
$60,982 - $71,065
Income Estimation: 
$63,211 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$45,833 - $56,838
Income Estimation: 
$69,185 - $95,783
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lateral- Entry Police Officer jobs in the Sidney, OH area that may be a better fit.

  • City of Springfield, Ohio Springfield, OH
  • Pay tops out at $85,327 on January 1, 2025. SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process initially requires completion of all application materials. During the... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Village of Yellow Springs Yellow Springs, OH
  • Overview The Village of Yellow Springs Police Department is a progressive, community-oriented agency committed to full-service policing. We believe effecti... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!