Hamilton Police Department

About us

Our mission is to provide exceptional police service for a better Hamilton. This effort is embodied in our commitment to public safety through community engagement designed to support the vision of Hamilton as a purposeful destination to work, live, and play.

OUR VALUES

Empathy

Each citizen-police encounter should foster a feeling of goodwill that extends throughout the community.

Excellence

We will constantly strive to improve our skills, knowledge, and abilities to improve our performance.

Cooperation

We welcome neighborhood involvement and encourage our officers to be role models within the community.

Integrity

We will do the right thing even when no one is watching. We will be honest in all of our dealings, with justice as our objective.

Justice

We are sworn to protect and preserve all human life. We will observe the rights of all suspects, but we will not coddle criminals.

Recruitment

We are very selective in hiring future members of the Hamilton Police Department. If you have integrity and a desire to be the best, you may well be just what we are looking for. If you are looking for a professional, exciting workforce, you have found us.

Diversity is essential and not just in the diversity you see like race, gender, and ethnicity but also diversity of thought, life-experience, and background.

Character is the most critical factor in our hiring decisions. The number one question I want discovered in our vetting process is, are you a good person. If you’re not, then there’s no place in police work for you. If you are and you have a passion for helping people we can teach you to do the job. That’s where training comes in.

Training is critical to getting our new officers off to a great start and keeping them at the highest level of knowledge, skill, and ability throughout their career.

Hiring process

1: Civil Service Exam via
National Testing Network (NTN)

2: Physical Fitness Test

3: Interview

4: Background Investigation

5: Polygraph

6: Psychological Exam

7: Medical, Drug, & Vision Screening

8: Credit Check

9: Neogov Onboarding

ANNUAL SALARY

Starting at $66,268.80

After 4 years $87,380.80

Patrol topping out at $96,990.40

BENEFITS

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Holidays

Life Insurance

Ohio DROP Retirement Option

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive EAP

Paid Wellness/Fitness Incentive

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Physical Fitness Tests

1.5 Mile Run/Walk

Age	Male	Female
20-29	13:16	15:52
30-39	13:46	16:38
40-49	14:34	17:22
50-59	15:58	18:59
60-69	17:28	21:20
70-79	19:53	22:38

SIT-UPS

Age	Male	Female
20-29	35	30
30-39	32	22
40-49	27	17
50-59	21	12
60+	17	4

PUSH-UPS

Age	Male	Female
20-29	26	20
30-39	20	15
40-49	15	10
50-59	10	9
60+	8	3

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

HPD offers many opportunities for growth and advancement through promotion and specialized development.

Specialized Units

SWAT*

Forensic Services Unit

Training Section

Crime Prevention and Analysis

Hostage Negotiation Team*

Canine Handler

Neighborhood Policing
Section (NPS)

Bike Patrol*

Crash Reconstruction Unit

Special Investigations
/Detective Bureau

PROMOTIONS

Chief of Police

Lieutenant $110,136 - $133,827

Assistant Chief of Police

Sergeant $97,510 - $117,644

Detective $81,910 - $103,563

*Not full-time units. Duties are done concurrently to regular assignments.

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