​The Bellefontaine Police Department is pleased to announce our next round of testing for the position of Police Officer. 

In order to be eligible to proceed in our process, you must first take the online exam through the National Testing Network.  This online registration process is managed by NTN itself, and not managed by the City of Bellefontaine.  Each candidate must register themselves on the NTN website at the Bellefontaine Police Department location on their site.  After you have successfully passed the written online exam, you must be sure to follow their process to send us your scores.  Then, you must have also completed our application.  Applications and NTN tests must be completed and returned to the Bellefontaine Police Department by Friday, May 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM to be eligible.  Applications are available online here, or by stopping by our agency at 135 North Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.  We can also send you an electronic version upon an email request.  Applications may be notarized by our agency, upon request while you’re in-person.

Those who successfully apply and successfully pass the NTN test will participate in the physical agility testing.  Two practices will be available on June 3 and June 8.  The actual test is Friday, June 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM, at the Logan County Fairgrounds. 

If you have any questions about our process, please contact Lieutenant Scott Marlow at smarlow@ci.bellefontaine.oh.us or by calling (937) 599-1010.

The Bellefontaine Police Department will be hosting a special event on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Bellefontaine Police Department, located at 135 North Detroit Street, Bellefontaine.  We announce an Open House for those interested in joining our team.  The event will include a presentation on hiring standards and process for becoming a Police Officer, tour of the facilities, viewing some of our additional equipment, and more.  Don’t miss this chance to meet the staff and introduce yourself to a world of professional policing services! 

The Bellefontaine Police Department is looking for individuals who are service-minded, have a high degree of integrity, ready to learn, open to feedback, and able to communicate easily.  This open house opportunity will help you know whether you’re prepared or not to enter this career choice.  We will provide you with information on how to apply for future vacancies.
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We offer competitive wages and benefits, health insurance plan, pension plan, incentives for attaining additional education, and much more!  Our family environment is poised and ready to accept individuals with a strong work ethic and a desire to serve our community.  If you have the desire and accept the challenge, we’ll help you succeed in shaping your future!  Please register by emailing us your name to police@ci.bellefontaine.oh.us no later than Noon on the day of the event.  You may also call to register at (937)599-1010.  Please bring valid identification with you to the event.  Please plan to arrive before 6:30 PM.  The event will start promptly at 6:30 PM and last approximately 90-minutes.  We hope to see you there!