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Thank you for your interest in the New Albany Police Department!
New Albany is one of Ohio’s safest communities and a key reason is our police force’s strong interaction with residents and businesses to protect life and property. Whether performing vacation house checks, offering women’s self-defense classes and a Citizen Police Academy, working with businesses, patrolling neighborhoods, conducting bicycle safety programs for children or maintaining a presence on the school learning campus throughout the academic year, our officers understand that strong relationships set the foundation for a safer community.
More than 90% of our uniformed officers have obtained degrees and roughly one quarter of our officers are military veterans. The department holds itself to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism and earned National CALEA Accreditation in 2019. The New Albany Police Department was approved for reaccreditation in 2023.
Learn More about the Department
Open Positions with NAPD
Join our Dispatcher Team!
Hiring Process
The City Of New Albany Is Accepting Test Scores For 911 Dispatchers. Complete The Following Steps To Become a 911 Dispatcher*
In addition to pay, New Albany Police Department employees receive also receive the following benefits:
Become a Police Officer!
Hiring Process
The City Of New Albany Is Accepting Test Scores For Police Officers. Complete The Following General Steps To Become a Police Officer*
In addition to pay, New Albany Police Department employees receive also receive the following benefits:
You can schedule a ride-along to discover what it is like to work at the New Albany Police Department. Contact Sgt. Ian McCord at imccord@newalbanypolice.org to schedule. After you complete the ride-along, you will receive a voucher to cover the cost of testing and application fees.
Officer Pay
Step 1: $73,632*
Step 2: $84,207
Step 3: $94,783
Step 4: $105,358
Step 5: $115,933
Associate’s degree 0.10%
Honorable discharge from military service 0.25%
Bachelor’s degree 0.25%
Military Service and Bachelor’s Degree 0.50%
Masters or professional degree 0.75%
Military Service and Master’s Degree 1.00%
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Lateral Candidates for Police Officer
A current police officer in the State of Ohio may apply to be considered as a lateral hire. Lateral candidates may be brought in at an advanced step in the pay range, commensurate with training and experience the officer brings. Enhancements are also provided for education and military experience.
Lateral candidates will follow the hiring process to become a police officer by taking the Law Enforcement-Frontline Exam with the National Testing Network and choose to submit the scores to New Albany.
Learn more about open positions with the City of New Albany.
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New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-3913
Public Service
7800 Bevelhymer Road
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New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-0076
Police Department
50 Village Hall Rd.
PO Box 271
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-1234
Community Development & Administrative Services
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Phone: (614) 939-2254
Please send mail to Village Hall address
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Thank you for your interest in the New Albany Police Department!
New Albany is one of Ohio’s safest communities and a key reason is our police force’s strong interaction with residents and businesses to protect life and property. Whether performing vacation house checks, offering women’s self-defense classes and a Citizen Police Academy, working with businesses, patrolling neighborhoods, conducting bicycle safety programs for children or maintaining a presence on the school learning campus throughout the academic year, our officers understand that strong relationships set the foundation for a safer community.
More than 90% of our uniformed officers have obtained degrees and roughly one quarter of our officers are military veterans. The department holds itself to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism and earned National CALEA Accreditation in 2019. The New Albany Police Department was approved for reaccreditation in 2023.
Learn More about the Department
Open Positions with NAPD
Join our Dispatcher Team!
Hiring Process
The City Of New Albany Is Accepting Test Scores For 911 Dispatchers. Complete The Following Steps To Become a 911 Dispatcher*
- Take the Emergency Communications Exam with the National Testing Network and choose to submit the scores to New Albany.
- Complete the National Testing Network’s personal history questionnaire.
- Obtain a passing score. Scores are pulled throughout the year and candidates who pass are contacted via the e-mail address they provided to National Testing Network.
- Candidates will be provided an application for employment with the City of New Albany and a Personal History Questionnaire to complete.
- Complete an initial interview with the Dispatch Manager.
- A thorough background check is conducted and the candidate will attend, if recommended, a final interview with the New Albany City Manager and Chief of Police.
- If successful, the candidate may be given a conditional offer of employment.
- Successfully complete a drug screening, psychological evaluation and lie-detector examination.
- Receive a final offer of employment.
In addition to pay, New Albany Police Department employees receive also receive the following benefits:
- City participates in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- Health insurance beginning on the 31st day of employment
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare and/or Dependent Care)
- Life insurance paid for by the city at 1.5x annual salary up to $150,000
- Short term disability paid by the city
- Dental and Vision insurance paid by the city
- Voluntary benefits available
- Ohio Deferred Compensation
- Supplemental Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Education reimbursement up to $12,000
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation, Sick, Personal and earned Compensatory Leave
- Shift differential
- Uniforms and Allowances
- Initial issue and replacement of equipment and uniforms
- Plain clothes allowance for certain positions
Become a Police Officer!
Hiring Process
The City Of New Albany Is Accepting Test Scores For Police Officers. Complete The Following General Steps To Become a Police Officer*
- Take the Law Enforcement-Frontline Exam with the National Testing Network and choose to submit the scores to New Albany.
- Obtain a passing score. We pull scores every month or every other month throughout the year and contact passing candidates via the e-mail address they provided to the National Testing Network.
- Complete the employment application with the City of New Albany and the NAPD Personal History Questionnaire.
- Successfully pass the physical test and attend a short interview.
- A thorough background check is conducted.
- Successfully complete an oral board interview, which includes a panel of interviewers. Candidates recommended by the Oral Review Board will complete a final interview with the New Albany City Manager and Chief of Police.
- If successful, the candidate may be given a conditional offer of employment.
- Successfully complete a drug screening, medical pension exam, psychological evaluation, and lie-detector examination.
- Receive a final offer of employment.
In addition to pay, New Albany Police Department employees receive also receive the following benefits:
- City participates in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (police) and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (dispatchers)
- Health insurance beginning on the 31st day of employment
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare and/or Dependent Care)
- Life insurance paid for by the city at 1.5x annual salary up to $150,000
- Short term disability paid by the city
- Dental and Vision insurance paid by the city
- Voluntary benefits available
- Ohio Deferred Compensation
- Supplemental Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Education reimbursement up to $12,000
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation, Sick, Personal and earned Compensatory Leave
- Shift differential
- Uniforms and Allowances
- Initial issue and replacement of equipment and uniforms
- Plain clothes allowance for certain positions
You can schedule a ride-along to discover what it is like to work at the New Albany Police Department. Contact Sgt. Ian McCord at imccord@newalbanypolice.org to schedule. After you complete the ride-along, you will receive a voucher to cover the cost of testing and application fees.
- This list is a general description of the hiring process and steps may be combined or rearranged at the discretion of the employer. Candidates may be dismissed from the process at any step.
Officer Pay
Step 1: $73,632*
Step 2: $84,207
Step 3: $94,783
Step 4: $105,358
Step 5: $115,933
- Wage structure applies to candidates upon graduation from police academy. Starting pay is $70,828 prior to graduation.
Associate’s degree 0.10%
Honorable discharge from military service 0.25%
Bachelor’s degree 0.25%
Military Service and Bachelor’s Degree 0.50%
Masters or professional degree 0.75%
Military Service and Master’s Degree 1.00%
Interior Page Title
Lateral Candidates for Police Officer
A current police officer in the State of Ohio may apply to be considered as a lateral hire. Lateral candidates may be brought in at an advanced step in the pay range, commensurate with training and experience the officer brings. Enhancements are also provided for education and military experience.
Lateral candidates will follow the hiring process to become a police officer by taking the Law Enforcement-Frontline Exam with the National Testing Network and choose to submit the scores to New Albany.
- Out-of-state candidates for lateral hire will be required to complete a physical test during the hiring and selection process and an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to become certified in Ohio. Candidates are fully employed while attending the academy and receive all benefits of employment during the academy.
Learn more about open positions with the City of New Albany.
Explore Job Opportunities
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4th Annual Cops and Bobbers Coming Up on July 11!
July 8, 2026 8:30 am
Kids ages 5-16 can fish alongside New Albany officers and compete for prizes in two age groups—Minnows (ages 5-10) and Masters (ages 11-16)—with awards for the largest and smallest catch by length. One lucky angler will also earn the coveted Angler of the Day title for catching the most fish measuring more than six inches long.
Officers Leland Kelly, Chase Blankenship, and Brett Hall are already getting ready to cast off for Saturday’s event! Watch to see how they’re preparing for a reel-y good time.
Participants can enjoy free grilled hot dogs, bottled water, limited bait while supplies last, the Child ID Booth, and a visit from the police drone team. Bring your fishing gear and get ready for a morning of fun." data-video-title="4th Annual Cops and Bobbers Coming Up on July 11!" data-channel-id="UC_507MPwxPYoByV7hLCxcvA" data-views="0 views" data-published-date="1783513801" data-formatted-published-date="July 8, 2026 8:30 am" data-comment-count="0">
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Village Hall
99 W. Main Street
PO Box 188
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-3913
Public Service
7800 Bevelhymer Road
PO Box 188
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-0076
Police Department
50 Village Hall Road
PO Box 271
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-1234
Community Development & Administrative Services
7815 Walton Parkway
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 939-2254
Please send mail to Village Hall address
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Village Hall
99 W. Main St.
PO Box 188
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-3913
Public Service
7800 Bevelhymer Road
PO Box 188
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-0076
Police Department
50 Village Hall Rd.
PO Box 271
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-1234
Community Development & Administrative Services
7815 Walton Parkway
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 939-2254
Please send mail to Village Hall address
Quick Links
City Council & Mayor
Permitting & Inspections
Careers
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Connect With Us
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