Examination Date
Thursday, October 1, 2026 - Time to be Announced
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
- Certified candidates will be sent an email with their exam times at a later date.
Responsibilities
A Police Lieutenant directly supervises subordinate sworn and civilian police employees and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.)
AND 5 years of accredited service with the Dayton Police Department, in which 2 years
MUST be in the rank of Police Sergeant immediately prior to the date of this promotional examination.
Certifications
Must be OPOTA certified at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
General Requirements
Applicants wishing to receive educational credit must provide documentation of their education to the Director and Chief of Police or their designee by the examination date, October 1, 2026.
Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Promotional Qualifications
Must currently hold the rank of Police Sergeant with the Dayton Police Department. Must have 2 years of consecutive service in the rank of Police Sergeant immediately prior to the date of this promotional examination. Must have 5 years of accredited service in the Dayton Police Department as of the examination date.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change.
Applicants MUST indicate all necessary information on their application to be considered for admittance to the examination process.
Principle Sources of Study Material
- Master Agreement - The City of Dayton, Ohio and the Dayton Public Service Union Local No. 101, A.F.S.C.M.E. Ohio Council 8 - (November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026).
- Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police, John C. Post Lodge No. 44, Officers' Unit and the City of Dayton, Ohio (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026).
- Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police, John C. Post Lodge No. 44, Supervisors' Unit and the City of Dayton, Ohio (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026).
- City of Dayton Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (with revisions through April 30, 2026).
- Academy Training Bulletins – Dayton Police Department (April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026).
- Executive Orders – Dayton Police Department (April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026).
- Manual of Procedures - Dayton Police Department (with revisions through April 30, 2026).
- Rules of Conduct - Dayton Police Department (with revisions through April 30, 2026).
- It’s Your Ship, Special 10th Anniversary Edition, by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff (2012).
- Police Liability: A Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders of All Ranks, by Matt Dolan, J.D (2024). https://dolanconsulting.thinkific.com/courses/police-liability-book.
- Stratified Policing: An Organizational Model for Proactive Crime Reduction and Accountability, by Roberto Santos and Rachel Santos (2020).
- Ultimate Supreme Court Legal Reference: Straightforward Case Explanations for Law Enforcement (Search & Seizure Survival Guides), 4th ed., edited by Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training LLC (2025).
