BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.
A TEAM WITH PURPOSE
At the Akron Police Department, we believe our work has an immediate impact within our community. Through community relationships, we work to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in our city. Our agency has more than 446 sworn police officers and 37 civilian staff serving nearly 200,000 residents. We are the second largest law enforcement agency in Northeast Ohio and home to one of the most diverse cities in the State of Ohio.
THERE ARE MORE OPPORTUNITIES
IN AKRON
At the Akron Police Department, there is a place for everyone. Our agency offers a large number of opportunities through various assignments and specialized units in all scopes of law enforcement, making it the perfect place to grow professionally and find fulfillment in your career.
ASSIGNMENTS & SPECIALIZED UNITS
- Patrol
- Community Relations
- Community Engagement Team
- Court Security
- K-9 Unit
- Bike Unit
- Patrol Operations
- School Resource Officer
- Information Desk
- Traffic Bureau
- Hit Skip Unit
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction
- Motorcycle Unit
- Recruiting
- Background Investigations
- Explorer Program Mentor
- Narcotics
- Street Narcotics Uniform Detail
- Gun Violence Reduction Team
- Gang / Street Crimes Unit
- Persons Unit
- SAKI Unit
- Major Crimes Unit
- Crime Scene Unit
- Property Crimes
- Pawn Unit
- Financial Crimes
- Property Room
- Polygraph
- Juvenile / Auto Theft / MP
- Body Worn Camera Unit
- Computer Forensics
- Training
- Administrative Services
- Planning & Research
- Equipment Control
- Information Systems
- Intelligence Unit
- Record Room
- Crime Analysis
- Communications Center
- Public Information Officer
- Benefits Office
- Office of Professional Standards & Accountability (OPSA)
- Drone Unit
- Dialogue Team
- SCOUT Team
PATROL SCHEDULE
The Patrol Division is the backbone of our agency. Patrol officers work four 10 hour shifts with every other weekend off. You will never be required to work more than three days straight. Your shifts and days off are fixed (with the exception of civil unrest, special events, and training). New patrol officers will be assigned to one of two night shifts. (4pm to 2am or 9pm to 7am).
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY
Officers assigned to night shifts (4pm to 2am or 9pm to 7am) earn an additional 1.5% of their base wage rate for all hours worked during those shifts.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS DON'T COMPARE...
AKRON POLICE DEPARTMENT
PREMIER AGENCY IN NE OHIO-
$34.60/HR AFTER GRADUATING ACADEMY
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$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
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$1,550 UNIFORM BONUS
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$40.41/HR | $84k TOP PAY
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EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF
CLEVELAND
CANTON
YOUNGSTOWN
ADDITIONAL PERKS
OFF DUTY EXTRA JOBS
After completing your probationary period, you will become eligible to work off duty extra jobs. The current rate for extra jobs is $52.50 to $62.50 per hour.
EXCEPTIONAL RETIREMENT PLAN
APD’s benefit retirement/pension plan, allows members to receive a full retirement pension after 25 years of APD service, an annuity payment of 62.5% of the average of their highest five consecutive years base pay. The maximum annuity payment is 80% of the highest average pay.