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
- Administrative Aide
- Benefits Office
- Office of Professional Standards & Accountability (OPSA)
PATROL SCHEDULE
The Patrol Division is the backbone of our agency. We adopted a new schedule to help improve work-life balance for our officers. Below is an example of our new 10 hour patrol shift schedule that gives our patrol officers every other weekend off!
OTHER DEPARTMENTS DON'T COMPARE...
AKRON POLICE DEPARTMENT
PREMIER AGENCY IN NE OHIO-
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
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$1,250 UNIFORM BONUS
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$36.83/HR | $76k TOP PAY
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EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF