JOIN OUR TEAM

The Findlay Police Department is always looking for the best and brightest individuals – those who have the aptitude and sense of commitment – those who want to help their community, and who want to make a difference. FPD’s goal is to provide the highest level of professional public service.

A career with the Findlay Police Department offers: challenge, excitement, variety, teamwork and job satisfaction, opportunities for special assignments and career development, opportunities for promotion, and excellent salary and benefits.

If you feel up to the challenge, the department offers periodic testing for the entry position of Police Officer. Testing announcements can be found on the Findlay Civil Service page here Civil Service. You can also sign up to be notified of testing announcements.

Qualifications for Police Officer

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be between 21 and 34 years of age at the time of exam.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• No criminal record except minor traffic violations.
• Valid Ohio drivers license.
• Must be or become a resident of Hancock County or its immediate adjoining counties within 6 months of hire date.

LATERAL TRANSFER PROGRAM 

The Findlay Police Department is always offering a lateral transfer program to fill vacancies with qualified law enforcement officers. 

Qualification for Lateral Transfer

• Must be 21 years of age at the time of examination and not have reached your 39th birthday before date of hire.
• Applicants must have at least a minimum of two (2) years of full-time law enforcement experience, or have resigned or been laid off from such a position and have not been out of active Ohio law enforcement for more than one year.
• Applicants must include a copy of their Ohio Peace Officer Certificate with their application filing.