Welcome to the Dayton Police Department's Recruitment website! This site contains answers to the most commonly encountered questions regarding the hiring process, and what the Dayton Police Department has to offer those who choose to pursue a career as a Dayton Police Officer. If you are looking for the Dayton Police Department's main site and wish to transfer to that site, please click here .

A career with the Dayton Police Department will provide you with many options and opportunities.  Paid training, and advancement and specialization opportunities are a few of the benefits making the Dayton Police Department the choice of those seeking law enforcement careers.  Affordable housing and multiple educational options make us desirable to people considering relocation.  In addition to the official job benefits package, a career with the Dayton Police Department offers many intangible benefits, such as meaningful work, a chance to make a difference in your community, the opportunity to forge lifelong friendships, and the excitement of an ever-changing variety of calls and unique experiences.  Please peruse the site and see for yourself what the Dayton Police Department has to offer! 

If you are interested in receiving further information, or if you wish to speak to a Police Recruiter, please contact the Recruiting Office at (937) 333-8553.  The office is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  You may send an email to the Recruiting Supervisor by clicking here rhonda.williams@cityofdayton.org .

There is also a Recruiting Hotline, (937) 333-1024, which plays a recorded message with information regarding current and upcoming job postings.

Thank you for your interest in the Dayton Police Department!