What are the salary and benefits for an officer?
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Does the agency have a residency requirement?
An officer must establish and maintain a primary place of residence in a county within which the Dublin Police Department has jurisdiction or a county contiguous with such county of jurisdiction. (List includes Franklin, Delaware, Union, Morrow, Marion, Hardin, Logan, Champaign, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking and Knox counties.)
A newly hired police officer has six months from his or her start date to establish the residency requirement.
Does the agency have a tattoo policy?
Officers are not permitted to have visible tattoos, body art or branding while in the issued Dublin Police Department uniforms. Any tattoos, body art or branding visible in uniform may be covered with an approved covering, sleeve and/or long sleeve uniform.
Does the agency allow ride-alongs for perspective candidates?
Yes. Citizens may ride along with an officer once every six months for an eight-hour shift. To request a ride-along with the Dublin Police, complete this online form.
Does the agency accept lateral transfers?
Lateral transfers are not accepted.
How many people will be hired?
The number of people hired will vary depending upon the City’s budget, retirements and overall needs of the department.
What type of shifts do officers work?
Officers work eight-hour shifts/40-hour work weeks with the same days off each week. Officers bid for shift assignments once per year.
The City of Dublin is an equal opportunity employer.
