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February 7, 2020

Job Classification: Police Officer

The Trenton Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral entry Police Officer.

Qualified applicants must currently be OPOTC certified and working as an Auxiliary, Reserve, 

Part-Time, or Full-Time policer officer with at least one (1) year of experience.

Application packets  are  available  on  the  City of Trenton website  at https://www.ci.trenton.oh.us and  
in  the  Administrative offices of the City of Trenton.  Packets include a City of Trenton 
application form and a personal history questionnaire. Both documents must be completed and 
submitted no later than 5:00pm on Friday, February 28th, 2020, in order to be considered for any 
open position.  Completed application packets may be submitted: 1) via fax to 513-988-0855, 
attention Sharon Leichman; 2) via email to sleichman@ci.trenton.oh.us; or 3) in person or mailed to 
the Administrative offices of the City of Trenton at 11 E State St, Trenton OH 45067.  Mailed 
packets must be received on or prior to the February 28th  deadline in order to be considered.

Salary Information: $50,419 - $70,844 annually

Benefit Information: Comprehensive benefit package. College tuition available. All equipment 
provided.

Candidate Contact:  Sgt. Tim Bushong

513-428-0127

tbushong@ci.trenton.oh.us

Department Overview: The Trenton Police Department is a progressive organization highly focused on 
training and development and consisting  of 17  full-time officers, a  full-time  dispatch  center, 
and a  K9  unit. We offer an  on-site workout and training facility, a take-home cruiser program, 
modern uniforms and equipment with uniform maintenance pay, and OPBA representation.

Area Information: Trenton covers over 4 square miles in Butler County, Ohio and is located between 
Middletown & Hamilton on State Route 73, approximately 20 minutes from Miami University-Oxford.

Population: Approximately 13,000

Job Requirements
Academy Certification: Currently OPOTC Certified

Prior Experience: Currently working as a Reserve, Auxiliary, Part Time, or Full Time Police Officer with a minimum of one (1) year of experience.

Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid OHIO State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Must have corrected vision in both eyes to 20/20
Hiring Process: Successful candidates must pass an oral review panel, background investigation, drug and alcohol screening, medical exam, and polygraph exam.
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: No felony or serious misdemeanor conviction Driving Disqualifiers: Any DUI must be more than five (5) years old Drug Use Disqualifiers: No felony drug use Financial Disqualifiers: No bankruptcies in the past five (5) years

Wage and Benefits Information
Payroll: Weekly: Direct deposit only
Probationary Period: Twelve (12) months from date of hire
Performance Evaluations: Yearly after initial probationary period
Pay Increases: Base salary increase after one (1) year plus cost-of-living increases as reflected in union contract; annually thereafter based on performance evaluations
Longevity Pay: Added to hourly rates after five (5) years of service
Holidays: Twelve (12) paid holidays each year per OPBA contract
Health Insurance: Medical, hospitalization, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision insurance – City contribution 90%; employee contribution 10%. Opt-out plan available.
Vacation Accrual: Based on years of service; starting at 80 hours per year
Sick Leave: 80 hours per year
Personal Leave: 32 hours per year
Life Insurance: City-provided $20,000 term coverage Tax-Deferred Savings: Ohio Deferred Compensation option available Pension Plan: Ohio Police and Fire Pension System – City contribution 19.5%; employee contribution 10%
Take-Home Cruiser: Assigned following successful completion of FTO Program and within parameters specified in directive