Job Description
The City of Sidney is now seeking applicants interested in the position of Police Officer with the
Sidney Police Department. The Sidney Police Department consists of 37 sworn officers, 11
dispatchers and 5 support staff employees. The vision of the Sidney Police Department is to
exceed the expectations of their community, to adapt to the ever changing challenges and to
provide the highest level of service and protection to their citizens. The department handles
approximately 32,000 calls for service a year, focusing on core values of professionalism,
integrity, courage and compassion.
The Sidney Police Department offers a wide variety of opportunities for professional
development and advancement. Officers may apply for specialty positions within the patrol unit,
bike patrol unit, tactical response team, K9 teams, community resource and investigations. The
Sidney Police Department is located in a newer facility. Officers participate in up-to-date training
programs and are provided with state of the art equipment.
The position of Police Officer is an entry-level police operational position. The role of the Police Officer is
one of a highly responsible technical and operational law enforcement nature. The Police Officer is a
classified appointee who serves in accordance with the provisions set forth by the City Manager and City
Council, and functions in accordance with General Policy, with considerable latitude in the exercise of
independent judgement as it relates to the operational capabilities of the Police Department. This
position is under the direct supervision of the Police Sergeant. The Police Officer shall also exhibit the
traits listed below:
The primary responsibility of all Police Officers is to protect the lives and property of the people of and
visitors to the City of Sidney; to enforce the laws of the State and the ordinances of the City of Sidney; to
serve the people in whatever way is necessary, within the scope of his/her duties.
Upon appointment, Police Officers are probationary employees and will be under constant evaluation
during the course of their probationary period and will be subject to termination should they fail to
meet established standards for continued employment.
The basic duties and responsibilities of newly-appointed police officers are to become oriented with the
Department’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, rules, orders, policies, procedures, and goals and objectives.
Newly-appointed police officers will be Ohio state-certified peace officers, having attended and
completed the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) and have successfully passed all
subsequent state certification testing requirements mandated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training
Commission (OPOTA). Upon successful completion of these requirements, and after appointment to the
Sidney Police Department by the City Manager, and under the direction of the Chief of Police, newly appointed
police officers will be assigned to street patrol duties with a Field Training Officer (FTO) and
adhere to the provisions of the Department’s Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP). The purpose
of the FTEP is to successfully train newly-appointed police officers in order for him/her to gain practical
experience and techniques, skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform the duties and
responsibilities of a Sidney Police Officer.
The applicant must complete and submit the City of Sidney Application for
Employment (www.sidneyoh.com and click on employment) along with the attached
documents, by 5:00pm, May 10, 2024.
• Copy of High School diploma or GED
• Copy of DD-214 for Veterans credit (if applicable)
• Copy of your Peace Officer Certification for the State of Ohio (if applicable)
• Copy of Birth Certificate or U.S. Citizenship
• Original signed and notarized Release of Information Waiver form
Full job description and application packet can be found at sidneyoh.com or Shelby County Job and Family Services
