Police Officer Hiring Steps:
Interested in the next opportunity to apply for Gahanna police?
Applications will be accepted February 1 -28, 2021. For information on the hiring process, review the 2021 Police Officer Applicant Packet, by clicking HERE.
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911 Dispatcher Hiring Steps:
- File an application and meet the minimum qualifications
- Pass the civil service examination
- Eligible list established
- Background Investigation
- Chief’s Interview
- Conditional Offer of Employment
Job applications open in February 2021. Click here to submit a job alert.

Salary and Benefits
Employees of the Division of Police receive competitive salary and benefits packages including:
- Leave accrual from date of hire
- Excellent health insurance package to include medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
- Reduced health insurance cost with wellness program and $400 incentive
- Tuition assistance
- All uniforms and equipment provided with dry cleaning
- Physical fitness incentive
- Superior entry-level and advanced training
- Certified On-the-Job Training (OJT) employer by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Questions?
- Contact the Police Recruiter : 614-342-4240
- Email: police.recruiting@gahanna.gov
For information on the physical fitness testing procedures, please see
*Note: Recruiting questions will be answered in a timely manner. Those applicants already in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department or assigned background investigator with any questions. The Division prohibits all forms of discrimination, including any employment-related action by a member that adversely affects an applicant or member and is based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, military service, sexual orientation and other classifications protected by law.