OPOTC Certified Police Officer and Laterals
Police Division
About this role
<br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>This posting is for applicants who are currently OPOTC certified by the State of Ohio. </strong></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;">Apply Now! If hired, you could be eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus. </span></strong></strong></div><br><strong>If you are NOT OPOTC certified but are interested in becoming an officer for the City of Akron, be sure to apply for our Akron Police Academy Cadet position when posted.</strong><br><br><strong>If you ARE OPOTC certified with experience from another Law Enforcement Agency, you may qualify for higher starting pay and additional paid leave. See the table below for some of the great incentives the City of Akron has to offer. <span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;">You may also be eligible to purchase up to an additional 60 hours of leave time.</span> </strong><br><br><div align="center"><table border="1" cellpad
Requirements
<strong>Click here to view the APD Removal Standards: </strong><a href="https://joinakronpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AKRON-POLICE-DIVISION-REMOVAL-STANDARDS-.pdf" aria-label="APD Removal Standards" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc=""><strong>APD Removal Standards</strong></a><br><br>Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. Candidates must be within the age range 21 years through 45 years at the time of application. Possession of a valid OPOTC certification approved by the State of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license. Candidates must have the ability to safely perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must meet established physical standards un
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