West Jefferson Police Department

09/01/2026

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09/01/2026

🎃🐾 T-SHIRT BOMBS ARE BACK FOR THIS YEAR’S OX ROAST PARADE! 🐾

We’re excited to bring some fun and meaningful T-Shirt Bombs to this year’s OX Roast Parade! Saturday, September 5th, at noon on Main St. 🚀👕💥

This year’s designs celebrate the upcoming Halloween season, while also carrying another important message on another, cancer support and awareness.

As many of you know, our very own K9 Diego is currently fighting cancer. 🐕‍🦺❤️‍🩹 Our entire department, along with our community, is proudly standing in his corner every step of the way. Diego is family, and we’re all Team Diego! 🐾💙

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible local business sponsors who help make these shirt designs possible. Your continued support of our department, our officers, and our community means everything. 🙏

Special thank you to Varsity Sports Unlimited LLC for bringing these designs to life and helping us create something we can proudly share during the parade!

See you at the OX Roast Parade, and keep an eye out for the T-Shirt Bombs!

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08/31/2026

🚔 NOW HIRING -FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER
GROW WITH US. SERVE WITH PURPOSE.
We are a rapidly growing, forward-thinking police department looking for a qualified and dedicated Police Officer to join our team.

If you’re looking for an agency that values its officers, embraces modern technology, supports professional development, and provides opportunities to grow, we want to hear from you.
INTEGRITY • RESPECT • EXCELLENCE • TEAMWORK

💰 COMPETITIVE PAY
$35.04 – $43.67 PER HOUR
Starting pay is based on service time and experience.
Additional opportunities include:
• Shift Differential
• Overtime
• Special Duty
• Uniform Allowance
• Uniform Dry Cleaning
• Training & Professional Development
• Four 10-Hour Shifts, Implementation Underway

⭐ EXCELLENT BENEFITS
• Healthcare & HRA
• Paid Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• OP&F Retirement Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Sick, Personal & Compensatory Time
• Vacation Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous vacation accrual beginning with your first pay period

🎯 SPECIALIZED OPPORTUNITIES
Build your career and pursue assignments that match your interests and goals.
Detective Bureau • K9 Unit • Bike Patrol • DFR (Drone First Responder) Program Underway

⚡ MODERN. TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN. FORWARD-THINKING.
We invest in the equipment, technology, and training our officers need to succeed.
Axon Ecosystem-
Body 4 • Fleet 3 • Draft One • Auto-Translator • Respond/Watch Me • Auto-Transcribe
Training & Technology-
TASER 10 • VR Training Goggles • DART Shooting Simulator • E-Citation Software
Duty Equipment-
FN 509 Handguns with Holosun Sights • SIG SAUER AR-15 Rifles • Outer Ballistic Vest Carriers

👮 OFFICER-FOCUSED CULTURE
✓ Supportive Leadership
✓ Strong Community Relationships
✓ Professional Development
✓ Modern Equipment & Technology
✓ Permissive Facial Hair & Tattoo Policy

📋 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Current OPOTA certification
• No upper age restriction.

All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Submit your:
• Resume
• Completed Application
https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/178/Employment
DEADLINE: 4:30 PM - OCTOBER 2, 2026
📧 [email protected]

SERVE WITH PURPOSE. GROW WITH US.

08/25/2026

💙 Facing Challenges Together, K9 Diego Strong 🐾

Recently, we received some difficult news. K9 Diego was seen by his veterinarian after an abnormal bump was found on his skin. After being removed and tested, we learned that it was cancerous.

While we remain hopeful that the cancer was completely removed, Diego will undergo further treatment and evaluation to determine the best path forward.

Life will inevitably deal us challenges. What matters is how we face them, and we face them together. As a team, we support one another through the difficult moments, keep moving forward, and come out stronger on the other side.

Please keep K9 Diego, Officer Salem, and our department in your thoughts and prayers. We are incredibly grateful for the care, compassion, and expertise of the physicians and staff at West Jefferson Animal Hospital and the OSU Oncology Veterinary Center.

Diego has given so much to our community. Now, it’s our turn to stand behind him. 💙🐾

08/24/2026

Training Beyond the Badge 🎯👮‍♂️

Our officers recently participated in Range Day, working alongside our range instructors to sharpen the skills they rely on to keep themselves and our community safe.

Training included:
🔹 Shooting from a variety of positions
🔹 Clearing weapon malfunctions during live-fire courses
🔹 One-handed shooting with both dominant and non-dominant hands
🔹 Weapon transitions during malfunctions
🔹 Timed shooting drills
🔹 Shooting exercises with increased heart rate
🔹 Decision-making and maintaining control under pressure

Range training is about more than simply hitting a target. It’s about decision-making, safety, accuracy, communication, and maintaining proficiency when conditions are challenging.

We’re proud of our officers and their commitment to ongoing training and professional development. 💙

08/24/2026

🤝 Great time at Target’s Annual Open House!

Officer Ward had the opportunity to spend time with Target Manager McCarthy, Target team members, their families, and local first responders. The day was filled with good conversation, facility tours, networking, and great food!

We’re grateful for the strong relationship we have with Target. They are a great community partner and continue to support West Jefferson in so many ways. We truly appreciate everything they do for West Jeff! 💙🚔

08/23/2026

🇺🇸🖤 Honoring Those Who Never Made It Home 🖤🇺🇸

We were honored to join fellow law enforcement agencies and members of our law enforcement family for the Terry McDowell Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride.

Representing West Jefferson with pride was Officer Speakman, who proudly stood alongside others to pay tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice and never had the opportunity to return home to their families. 🏍️🚔🇺🇸

This meaningful ride is more than a memorial. It directly supports the mission of Get Behind the Badge, helping provide critical assistance to the families of fallen officers, including Line of Duty Death benefits and hardship assistance for officers and their families.

We are incredibly thankful for the continued support Get Behind the Badge provides to the West Jefferson Police Department and our community. Their commitment to standing behind law enforcement families, supporting officers, and ensuring that the sacrifices of our fallen heroes are never forgotten is truly inspiring. 🙏💙

Today, we ride for those who gave everything.
We remember their service.
We honor their sacrifice.
And we stand with the families they left behind. 🇺🇸🖤

Never Forgotten. Forever Honored. 🕊️

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08/20/2026

🚨🛴 More Positive Helmet Safety Contacts Today! 🪖💙

Officer Brison was dispatched on a scooter moving violation run today. He made contact with several riders in the area, and spoke with them along with their parents on rider safety.

After learning they did not have helmets, Ofc. Brison provided them with one. They were happy to receive them and agreed to wear them moving forward!

Their parents were also supportive of the positive outreach. ❤️👮‍♂️

Please don’t wait until it’s too late. Make sure your children wear a helmet every time they ride. A few minutes of prevention can make a lifetime of difference.

If your child needs assistance obtaining a helmet, reach out to any WJPD officer. We will do our best to help you in every way possible! Don’t forget, they also have free Whit’s Custard coupons to reward compliant and safe riding.

Our Law Director is in discussions with the Mayor and Council regarding new ordinances to consider related to helmets and other safe-riding requirements. More information will be shared as those stages finalize.

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08/18/2026

for school buses! Stay alert and know when to stop: On a two or three lane road - drivers on BOTH SIDES of the road must stop when a bus is dropping off or picking up students. On roads with four or more lanes – drivers traveling the opposite direction of the bus DO NOT have to stop.

08/17/2026

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Tonight is Doggy Swim at the Pool from 6-8. This for dogs only, do not bring any other pets. For the safety of all people and dogs in attendance use your best judgment if this social gathering is suitable for your dog. Only dogs are allowed in the pool.