Join the Team!
Become a Toledo Police Officer
| The Toledo Police Department is looking for qualified men and women who are interested in a law enforcement career, and are genuinely dedicated to providing the best in police services to our community. While the department is not currently accepting applications, interest cards are being accepted at this time. By completing an interest card, you will receive advance notification of an open application period. To submit an interest card you may utilize the following link: Interest Card (*Special Note*) |
Minimum Requirements

- Applicant must be between the ages of 21 and 34
- Applicant must have a High School Diploma or
GED equivalent at the time
of application
- Applicant must be a resident of the City of Toledo
upon appointment.
How to Qualify
- Applicant must pass a written civil service examination
- Applicant must pass an extensive background investigation
- Applicant must submit to an oral interview
- Applicant must pass a complete medical and
psychological examination/evaluation
- Applicant will be required to pass a physical agility test.
Physical Agility Test Standards For All Police Officer Candidates
- 1.5 mile run to be completed within 15:14 minute
- 300 meter run to be completed within 64.07 seconds
- 31 timed sit-ups to be completed within 1:00 minute
Join the Team: 419-245-3197
- 22 push-ups (no time limit)
- Bench press 61% of body weight with one repetition
Employment With the Toledo Police Department not only offers you an opportunity to begin an exciting and rewarding career, it's benefits and salary package is one of the best in the state.
Benefits
- Full medical and dental plans.
- Life insurance
- Paid vacations
- Provision of uniforms/equipment
| Salary (effective 01-01-08) | ||
| - Trainee | Hourly Rate: $20.63 | Yearly Rate: $42,927 |
| - Probation | Hourly Rate: $21.92 | Yearly Rate: $45,608 |
| - One year | Hourly Rate: $23.21 | Yearly Rate: $48,291 |
| - Three years | Hourly Rate: $25.79 | Yearly Rate: $53,657 |
The Toledo Police Department is also seeking qualified men and women to serve as communications operators and police records clerks. These positions provide the opportunity to work for the Toledo Police Department in a non-sworn capacity. Communications operators and clerical personnel perform critical functions necessary for the Toledo Police Department to accomplish its mission.
The civilian positions in the Toledo Police Department provide challenging careers in the criminal justice field as well as offer excellent wage and benefit packages. If you are interested in serving the community in this role, please contact the City of Toledo’s Human Resource Department at (419) 245-1500.
The City of Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer