The Sylvania Township Police Department offers its employees an attractive salary and benefits package, training, and varied assignments within the department. The officers in the department also enjoy weapons certification and training in our very own indoor firing range and outdoor training facility located just minutes from our station.
The department accepts applications approximately every two years for the position of police officer with other positions such as police/fire dispatcher and clerical on an “as-needed” basis. Advertisements will appear in the
Toledo Blade and
Toledo Journal when applications are accepted, as well as posting the most current information on the website. After applications are accepted, qualified applicants participate in a competitive examination and an eligibility list is established.
Requirements for the position of police officer are:
- At least 21 years of age
- U.S. citizen
- High School diploma or GED
- 64 semester (96 quarter) hours of college credit at an accredited college or university (or completion of Associates Degree)
- Possess current Ohio Peace Officers Academy Certification
- Able to produce valid driver’s license at time of appointment
If you have any questions concerning our application process, please contact Lieutenant Robert Austin, (419) 882-2055, email: raustin@sylvaniatownshippolice.com.
If you are interested in employment with our department and wish to have application information forwarded when the department has postions available, please go to the General tab on the main menu, click on the Forms tab and select Employment Interest or you may print the form from the link at the bottom of this page. Complete the information on the form and submit it electronically, fax to (419) 885-1116 or mail to the address on the top of the form. Information will remain on file for a period of 2 years.
The Sylvania Township Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer