current openings

Police Officer

The Municipality of Carlisle is currently seeking applications for Police Officers. Click below for position description and to learn how to apply.
Position Description
The City of Carlisle is accepting applications for Police Officers. 

Minimum application requirements:  
  • 21 years of age
  • United States Citizen
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Possess valid OPOTA Basic Police Certificate at time of hire

Download the full job announcement here.
How To Apply
All interested applicants must complete a required entrance examination with the National Testing Network.
  • Information regarding location, test dates and test fees by the National Testing Network can be found at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
  • Register with National Testing Network and select Carlisle Police Department as your department of interest.
  • Select your preferred local testing facility.  Note:  The computer-based examination is only offered on selected dates and at selected testing facilities.  Applicants are encouraged to register early with the National Testing Network to ensure that they are able to complete the test by the required deadline.

Complete the City of Carlisle Police Application and submit to:
City of Carlisle
Attn:  Police Chief
760 Central Avenue
Carlisle, Ohio 45005

The submitted applications and entrance exam results will be reviewed by the Carlisle Police Department.

Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in a required physical fitness examination, extensive background investigation, polygraph, and psychological exam.

A post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug test will be administered as a condition of candidate hire.  

The City of Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer.   Please contact the Carlisle Police Clerk at (937) 746-0117 with any questions.

Reserve Police Officer

The Municipality of Carlisle is currently seeking applications for Reserve Police Officers. Click below for position description and to learn how to apply.
Position Description
The City of Carlisle is accepting applications for Reserve Police Officers. Reserve Officers are volunteer positions but all equipment is provided. 

Minimum application requirements:  
  • 21 years of age
  • United States Citizen
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Possess valid OPOTA Basic Police Certificate at time of hire

Download the full job announcement here.
How To Apply
All interested applicants must complete a required entrance examination with the National Testing Network.
  • Information regarding location, test dates and test fees by the National Testing Network can be found at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
  • Register with National Testing Network and select Carlisle Police Department as your department of interest.
  • Select your preferred local testing facility.  Note:  The computer-based examination is only offered on selected dates and at selected testing facilities.  Applicants are encouraged to register early with the National Testing Network to ensure that they are able to complete the test by the required deadline.

Complete the City of Carlisle Police Application and submit to:
City of Carlisle
Attn:  Police Chief
760 Central Avenue
Carlisle, Ohio 45005

The submitted applications and entrance exam results will be reviewed by the Carlisle Police Department.

Selected applications will be contacted to participate in a required physical fitness examination, extensive background investigation, polygraph, and psychological exam.

A post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug test will be administered as a condition of candidate hire.  

The City of Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer.   Please contact the Carlisle Police Clerk at (937) 746-0117 with any questions.

Volunteer Firefighter

The City of Carlisle is currently accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Firefighter. Download the application here.
documents
The City of Carlisle is always accepting applications from qualified individuals, regardless if there are openings. Applications will be kept on file for one (1) year from the submission date. Click on the link below to download the current application.
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General Application

​Police Officer Application