Careers with the Police Department

The Fairfield Police Department is comprised of 61 sworn officers, each of whom pride themselves on professionalism and teamwork. Typically, the department responds to more than 23,000 calls for service annually, reflecting a slightly upward trend over the years.

The Fairfield Police Department is committed to a community policing philosophy in which each officer participates through effective use of communication and problem-solving skills.

The Police Department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July 2003. A new headquarters for the Police Department opened in 2006.

Teams and Special Units

From your first day on duty, you'll sense the department's dedication to teamwork. You will also enjoy the support of a community appreciative of its police officers.

In addition to its daily road patrol, the Fairfield Police Department maintains an active vice squad, a DARE Program augmented by full-time school resource officers, two canine officers, a juvenile diversion counselor and a bike patrol.

Equipment and Resources

In addition to standard personal equipment issued to each officer, members of the Fairfield Police Department carry out their daily responsibilities in cruisers equipped with mobile data terminals and dash mounted video cameras.

State-of-the-art radio equipment provides reliable communication with the communications center, staffed by at least two dispatchers 24-hours a day.

Standards for Consideration

Candidates must pass a civil service exam, oral interviews, medical examination, physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph and psychological evaluations. Qualifications include: U.S. citizenship, high school diploma/GED (associate degree in criminal justice and/or state training certificate preferred), minimum age of 21 at the time of the exam, and possess a valid Ohio drivers license. Candidates are not eligible for original appointment on or after their 35th birthday.

Under Fairfield's residency requirement, employees must live in Butler County or within 21 miles of the Fairfield Justice Center, located at 5230 Pleasant Ave.

Other Opportunities

In addition to sworn police officer opportunities, the Fairfield Police Department also offers civilian employment. There are several important positions within the police department that provide a wide variety of services to the public and police officers. Find out more about these opportunities.