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City of Riverside
1791 Harshman Rd
Dayton, Ohio 45424
Phone: (937) 233-1801
City of Riverside Police Department Website
Position Title: Police Officer
The City of Riverside currently has two open positions and is building a future eligibility list. Applications are available on the city’s website.
Salary Information:
Starting: $28.76 per hour
Benefit Information:
Health Insurance
Education Assistance
Paid Vacation
Life Insurance
City/County/Area Information:
City of Riverside, Montgomery County, Ohio
Population: Approximately 26,000
Job Requirements:
Age: Minimum 21
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Driver’s License: Must have a valid driver’s license
Language: Ability to read and speak English
Vision: Must meet vision requirements
Academy Certification: Must be certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
Additional Requirements: No felony convictions
Hiring Process:
Written Test
Physical Assessment
Interview
Background Investigation
Polygraph Test
Drug Screening
Health Screening
Disqualifiers:
Criminal convictions (felonies) and certain misdemeanors.
Driving issues, such as past OVI/DUI, depending on the timeframe.
Previous employment issues like termination or resignation while under probation.
Working Conditions:
12-hour shifts with two Day Watch platoons and two Night Watch platoons.
Additional in-service training opportunities.
Intensive Field Training Officer (FTO) program.
Rotating weekends off.
Hardship Program:
The City of Riverside participates in the Hardship Program for qualifying candidates.