THE AKRON POLICE DEPARTMENT is accepting
LATERAL TRANSFERS
LATERAL TRANSFERS
The Akron Police Department is hiring certified police officers to join our team as lateral transfers. The process is quick and easy, and there is no written or physical fitness test for certified officers.
- Application
- Initial Interview
- Polygraph
- Background Investigation
- Panel Interview
- Conditional Job Offer
- Psychological Evaluation & Medical Assessment
APD OFFERS MANY BENEFITS TO LATERAL TRANSFERS
- Starting pay between $31.53/hr and $36.83/hr depending on years of experience.
- $2,000 hiring bonus
- Up to 80 hours of vacation time and 4.60hrs per week of paid leave.
- Option to purchase up to an additional 60 hours of comp time
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Free equipment and uniforms + yearly uniform allowance of $1,225
- On-duty workout program
- Paid parental leave
- Progressive Policies – Tattoos / Beards / Baseball caps
MORE REASONS TO JOIN APD
SCHEDULE
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)
ABBREVIATED FAST TRACK ACADEMY
Lateral transfers are not required to complete a full academy. We offer an abbreviated 6 week fast track academy geared towards helping you acclimate to working in the City of Akron. You will receive additional training in firearms, driving, and defensive tactics to ensure that you meet all Akron Police Department standards.
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 $40 to $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.
BETTER WORK / LIFE BALANCE
