06/04/2026
🚨 Now Hiring Police Officers🚨
The Lebanon Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer
Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
Minimum Requirements:
🚨 At least 21 years of age by the time you graduate from the police academy
🚨 U.S. citizen
🚨 High school diploma or GED
🚨 Must possess a valid operator’s license with a clean driving record
🚨 Ability to pass a background check, polygraph, drug screen, medical exam and pass a physical agility test (POPS)
🚨 No felony convictions. You must not be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm
DOCJT Academy: Applicants must successfully complete 20 weeks training in telecommunications and operation of LINK/NCIC. Mandatory completion is a requirement.
Must Have:
✨ The ability to de-escalate volatile situations, listen actively and treat the public with courtesy, embassy and respect
✨ Must prioritize moral character, honesty and a respect for the law.
✨ Must be able to handle extreme stress, make swift critical decisions, and bounce back from challenging or traumatic situations.
✨ Have a desire to protect, serve and actively engage with the community.
✨ Good judgment
✨ Problem-solving ability
✨ Critical thinking
✨ Patience and calmness under pressure
✨ Dedication
✨ Level-headed decision making
✨ Must observe confidentiality of information
Benefits include:
🔆Health/Vision/Dental Insurance for employee with option to purchase Family
🔆 FMLA
🔆 State Retirement
🔆 Paid Holidays (approved) to include Employee’s Birthday
🔆 Vacation Leave (2 weeks after one year of employment)
🔆 Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
🔆 Holiday Pay (worked)
Pay Scale:
💰 $21.78 Starting Pay*
*Certified – Pending years of service – Probation for 6 months
New Officers have 1 year probation
💰 $1.00 Raise upon completion of DOCJT Academy
💰 $1.00 Raise after probationary period ends (1 year after graduation)
💰 *$75 Associate Degree *Monthly Stipend
💰 *$150 Bachelor Degree *Monthly Stipend
If you are dependable and looking for a meaningful role in public safety, we encourage you to apply. Applications may be picked up at:
Lebanon City Hall
240 W. Main St., Lebanon
Lebanon Police Department
124 W. Mulberry St., Lebanon
