Village of Covington, Ohio

Covington is a village in Miami County, Ohio and was incorporated in 1835 on the site of the 1793 Fort Rowdy. Laid out in 1816, Covington was previously known under the names of Friendship, Newberry, and Stillwater. A post office called Stillwater was established in 1825 and changed to the name of Covington, Ohio in 1836.

HIRING – POLICE OFFICER

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VILLAGE JOB OPENINGS

Police Officer

Village of Covington, Ohio

The Covington Police Department is a full-service, community oriented, village police department, serving the citizens of the Village of Covington 24 hours a day. Work schedule includes the following work schedules one (1) 12-hour day shift and one (1) 12-hour night shift. Pay range is $25.91/hr to $31.50/hr. Benefits include: Full Health Insurance (HSA or PPO), with an added Village Contribution of $2,000 for employee or $4,000 for employee + children. 100% Premium paid by the Village. Vacation and sick accrual. 24-hours of personal leave. Life Insurance offered. 12 paid holidays. Uniforms/Equipment and Continuing Education provided. Ohio Police & Fire Retirement Fund Membership.

Application and more information can be found below in the attachments on this page. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Include:

1. Must be OPOTA Law Enforcement Certified or in an OPOTA Academy

2. No Felony Convictions

3. High School Diploma or GED

4. Valid Driver’s License

Application

Qualified candidates should complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume with their qualifications and references to Village Administrator, Village of Covington, 1 South High Street, Covington, Ohio 45318. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. You can email application, cover letter, references, and resume to jordan.hodges@villageofcovington.com. Deadline for application, cover letter, and resume is 4:00 pm on June 5th, 2026.

The Village of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Village to consider all qualified candidates for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, genetic information or family history, or military status.

ATTACHMENTS

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION – (Note: please include cover letter, references, and resume with application)

POLICE OFFICER – POSITION DESCRIPTION

RECRUITING BROCHURE