Ohio Launches New Law Enforcement Recruitment Website

OhioMeansJobs.com has launched a new, user-friendly, and free website to help local law enforcement agencies with recruitment efforts. This initiative, powered by OhioMeansJobs.com, aims to connect law enforcement agencies across Ohio with potential employees, addressing a critical staffing need.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine emphasized the administration's commitment to providing tools for law enforcement, stating, "With support from OhioMeansJobs, we’re now making it easier than ever for agencies all over the state to attract qualified law enforcement professionals to fill job openings."

In his press release announcing the new tool, Lt. Governor Jon Husted added, "Our law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their essential positions, which are crucial for safe communities. This specialized recruitment tool will give them a recruiting edge and save them time and money."

The new website, LawEnforcementJobs.Ohio.gov, provides prospective recruits with updated job postings and guides them on the next steps. As more agencies join, candidates can search for jobs by agency, county, or current location from over 900 law enforcement agencies in Ohio, including police departments, sheriff’s offices, park districts, and state agencies.

The announcement was made by Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of InnovateOhio, and Andy Wilson, Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, alongside law enforcement leaders.

In addition to the recruitment website, Ohio recently launched the “Join the Blue” statewide campaign to encourage individuals with traits like dependability, intelligence, confidence, sincerity, and inspiration to pursue careers in law enforcement. This campaign directs individuals to JoinTheBlue.org for more information.

Andy Wilson, Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, stated, "Ohioans are safer when their local law enforcement agencies have an adequate number of officers to protect their communities. The OhioMeansJobs dedicated law enforcement jobs website will further enhance our comprehensive efforts to solve one of the most pressing needs for law enforcement today."

Vandalia Police Chief Kurt Althouse praised the new website, saying, "This tool provides a central repository site where young men and women can quickly learn about various public safety careers available to them. I commend Lt. Governor Husted and his team at InnovateOhio and OhioMeansJobs for offering this technology to enhance policing recruitment in Ohio."

This initiative is part of the DeWine-Husted Administration's ongoing efforts to support law enforcement, including distributing $100 million to first responders through the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program.

This website was developed in partnership with InnovateOhio, the Ohio Department of Public Safety, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

For b-roll of LawEnforcementJobs.Ohio.gov, click here.

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