Why Westerville Division of Police?

At WPD, we live by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. These principles guide us as we strive for excellence in all we do.

Community Support: Our residents respect and show overwhelming support to WPD, providing all the resources needed to succeed.

Opportunities for Growth: Join a family of officers and professional staff committed to excellence and dedicated to your professional and personal development. Opportunities include promotions, a variety of specialized and ancillary assignments, robust training budget, and tuition reimbursement.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in a 65,000 sq. ft. headquarters featuring a 10-lane firearms range, use-of-force simulator, and a fully equipped fitness center to support training and wellness.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Largest suburban agency in the Columbus Metro area: 80 sworn officers, 115 total employees

• Diverse population: Serving 40,000 residents, a daytime population of 90,000, and a business community representing over 300,000 people within a 15-minute radius

• Vibrant community culture: Home to the Westerville Uptown District, rich with historic charm, events, and DORA areas

LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICERS

If you’re already certified with OPOTA, we offer expedited steps to join our team:

• No Testing Required: NTN testing is waived for certified candidates, allowing qualified applicants to proceed straight to oral board interviews. Go to https://police.westerville.org to apply.

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $114,000 annually with two years of full-time law enforcement experience, rising to $122,000 by 2027 for qualified candidates.

• Experience-Based Benefits: Vacation accrual rate and sick leave balance transfer available based on your total years of service.

• Simplified Testing: Take a physical agility test (obstacle course) instead of the OPOTA fitness exam.

NON-SWORN CANDIDATES

For candidates not already OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy)-certified:

• NTN Test: Take and pass the standard test and public safety assessment through NTN.

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $119,000 after three years of service.

• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy paid holidays, personal days, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, comp time, longevity pay, strong healthcare benefits and educational assistance.

• WPD Academy: If hired, you will attend Westerville PD’s basic training academy at no cost to you and earning a salary of more than $70,000. You will receive exceptional training from the area’s best law enforcement instructors.

Please complete our short form to sign up for email notifications from WPD regarding application periods and the WPD Basic Peace Officer Training Academy.

 For more information, contact joinwpd@westerville.org.