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$94k+ in Officer Top Pay*
Schedule: Four On / Three Off
Our Vision
Our vision is to be at the forefront of law enforcement, upholding the highest standards of integrity, trust, and professionalism. We aim to build strong partnerships with our community, foster accountability, teamwork, and mutual respect among our members.
Rewards & Opportunity
Benefits of Building a Career in Law Enforcement
$1,100 Annual Uniform Allowance
40-Hours Personal Leave per Year
11 Holidays (1.5x pay if working)
2 Weeks Vacation After 1 Year Service
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
5 Weeks Vacation After 20 Years Service
Overtime & Comp Available
4.6 Hours Sick Time Accrual p/Pay
40-Hour Work Weeks
Lateral Service Credit
*Candidates with prior (full-time) service begin at equivalent pay step - steps effective into year 2026 (Step 1 - Step 5)
The Department
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MDT's in all cruisers
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I.D. Scanners & E-Citation Printers
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TylerTech C.A.D Reporting
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New Cruisers Introduced Yearly
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79 Authorized Sworn Personnel
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Specialized Units
Specialized Units
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Detective Bureau
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Community Services Unit
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K9 Unit
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Major Crimes Unit
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Directed Patrol Unit
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Honor Guard
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Special Response Team
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Crash Investigation Unit
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Hostage Negotiation
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Drone Team
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Drug Recognition Expert
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U.S. Marshals SOFAST Assignment
About the City of Lancaster
41,083
Population
$44,794
Median Household Income
68,861
Calls for Service in 2023
CENTRAL OH
Location in the state
As Chief of Police, my primary focus is to protect the public and put my officers in the best positions to succeed. I will continue to work tirelessly to push our leadership to improve, and not allow our officers, dispatchers, and support staff to accept mediocrity. A law enforcement agency must intercept crime and provide the community with an open line of communication. This cannot be accomplished without a motivation to improve.
Nicholas H. Snyder, Chief of Police
As a life long resident of Lancaster, I am honored to serve as the mayor. Lancaster was recently named by Ohio Magazine as one of Ohio's "Best Hometowns". This award only confirms what we have known, that Lancaster is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We have beautiful parks, a vibrant downtown, and great people. I am excited for our future.
Mayor Don McDaniel
Contact Us
Agency Address
130 South Broad Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone
(740) 687-6680
Hours
Mon - Sun
24 Hours / Day, 7 Days / Week