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City of Dayton, Ohio

Police Lieutenant Police Lieutenant

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A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.

$95,382 / year median in Ohio

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Police Lieutenant Dayton Police Department Recruitment # 26-3212-001 Date Opened 8/17/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 8/30/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary $108,908.80
  • $117,457.60 per year (Grade 404) Department Police Job Type Promotional
  • Internal Only Examination Date Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • Time to be Announced Civil Service Board Office 371 West Second Street, Lower Level Dayton, Ohio 45402
  • Certified candidates will be sent an email with their exam times at a later date.
Responsibilities A Police Lieutenant directly supervises subordinate sworn and civilian police employees and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND 5 years of accredited service with the Dayton Police Department, in which 2 years MUST be in the rank of Police Sergeant immediately prior to the date of this promotional examination. Certifications Must be OPOTA certified at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. License Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. General Requirements Applicants wishing to receive educational credit must provide documentation of their education to the Director and Chief of Police or their designee by the examination date, October 1, 2026. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region. Promotional Qualifications Must currently hold the rank of Police Sergeant with the Dayton Police Department. Must have 2 years of consecutive service in the rank of Police Sergeant immediately prior to the date of this promotional examination. Must have 5 years of accredited service in the Dayton Police Department as of the examination date. Notes Examination dates and times are subject to change. Applicants MUST indicate all necessary information on their application to be considered for admittance to the examination process. Principle Sources of Study Material 1. Master Agreement
  • The City of Dayton, Ohio and the Dayton Public Service Union Local No. 101, A.F.S.C.M.E. Ohio Council 8
  • (November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026). 2. Agreement
  • Fraternal Order of Police, John C. Post Lodge No. 44, Officers' Unit and the City of Dayton, Ohio (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026). 3. Agreement
  • Fraternal Order of Police, John C. Post Lodge No. 44, Supervisors' Unit and the City of Dayton, Ohio (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026). 4. City of Dayton Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (with revisions through April 30, 2026). 5. Academy Training Bulletins
  • Dayton Police Department (April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026). 6. Executive Orders
  • Dayton Police Department (April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026). 7. Manual of Procedures
  • Dayton Police Department (with revisions through April 30, 2026). 8. Rules of Conduct
  • Dayton Police Department (with revisions through April 30, 2026).
9. It's Your Ship, Special 10th Anniversary Edition, by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff (2012). 10.
Police Liability:
A Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders of All Ranks, by Matt Dolan, J.D (2024). 11.
Stratified Policing:
An Organizational Model for Proactive Crime Reduction and Accountability, by Roberto Santos and Rachel Santos (2020). 12.
Ultimate Supreme Court Legal Reference:
Straightforward Case Explanations for Law Enforcement (Search & Seizure Survival Guides), 4 th ed., edited by Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training LLC (2025). :