Recruitment & Selection


The Miami Township Police Department has an ongoing recruitment process and is accepting applications for the position of police officer. As part of the qualifying process, applicants must submit a resume and complete a PRE-APPLICANT CONTACT CARD form. The documents can be returned to the department, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, or sent to Officer Melissa Wahlert at Melissa.Wahlert@MiamiTwpOH.gov

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license
• Must possess a valid Peace Officer certification issued by the Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Council at the time of a conditional offer of employment

The selection process is described in MIAMI TOWNSHIP DIRECTIVE 31.4 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION – PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. The duties, responsibilities, requisite skills, educational level and other minimum qualifications are described in the PATROL OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION.

Miami Township Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.