Chief Dennis Musser
Kenton Police Department
111 W. Franklin St
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Office: 419-673-0771
Fax: 419-673-1721
Emergencies: 911
Our Mission
Hardin County Crime Task Force
Hardin County Crime Task Force
The mission of the Kenton Police Department is to provide service to the public. We are dedicated to the needs of our citizens, preventing crimes and investigating crimes that do happen.
Hardin County Crime Task Force
Hardin County Crime Task Force
Hardin County Crime Task Force
Our office is also part of the Hardin County Crime Task Force. The function of the Task Force is drug enforcement and the investigation of any major criminal incidents that happen anywhere in Hardin County. A number of officers are also part of the county-wide special response team.
Suspicious Activity
Hardin County Crime Task Force
Suspicious Activity
We encourage people to help us make our community safe. If you see a crime in progress or some type of suspicious activity, please call us at 419-673-0771 or dial 911.
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The City of Kenton offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through the National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement jobs and sign up for City of Kenton.
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
- Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
- Review all information related to City of Kenton Police Officer, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
- Review detailed information about the testing process.
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)is required.
- Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) is required.
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Kenton. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the City of Kenton's eligibility list. The City of Kenton will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Kenton’s responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to City of Kenton where the final decisions are made.
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Applicants taking the NTN exam must also complete Steps 1 and 2 below, prior to the posted close date on NTN.
1. Complete the Job Application Packet.
Click each link below to electronically complete the forms.
Police & Fire Employment Application
Authorization for Release of Personal Information
2. You must upload the below documents to the NTN website prior to the posted close date. You may also choose to return the forms to
111 W. Franklin Street, Kenton, fax to 419-674-2383 or email to clerk@cityofkenton.com prior to the posted close date:
- Draft Registration and/or DD214 (if applicable)
- OPOTA Certificate (if applicable)
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After you have completed the above steps, you may be contacted
for an interview.
You must bring the below documents with you to your interview.
- Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Social Security Card
- Ohio Driver's License
- Selective Service Card
Applicants will be subject to the following: Full Background Check, Polygraph, Medical Physical with Drug Screen, and Psychological Exam.
Failure to complete all of the above steps in the requested time period will result in your disqualification.
Minimum Requirements for Kenton Police Department:
1. At least 21 years of age OR will reach that age by the completion of the academy.
2. Must be under 36 years of age to receive original appointment.
3. Must have a high school diploma or GED.
4. Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License.
5. No felony convictions.
6. Pass a drug screen and an extensive background check, including a polygraph.
7. Pass Police written exam
8. Must be a U.S. Citizen and a resident of the State of Ohio.
Police Academy:
In order to become employed as a peace officer in Ohio, an individual must successfully complete the state-mandated training and pass the certification examination sponsored by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
Police Academy options near Kenton:
City of Kenton Police Benefits:
2 weeks Vacation after completion of first year of service
Vacation increases to 5 weeks based on years of service.
2 Personal Days
A minimum of 3 weeks of Sick Leave annually (carried over)
Up to 120 hours of Compensatory Time
11 Paid Holidays
Medical Mutual Health Insurance w/prescription coverage - for you and your family
Delta Dental with orthodontia benefit - for you and your family
VSP Vision Insurance - for your and your family
Life Insurance and AD&D - $50,000 (double indemnity)
1.800MD Telemedicine
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
AFLAC
Ohio Deferred Comp
Certification/Training Opportunities
Uniform Allowance
Overtime Opportunities
Certification Pay
Shift, Trainer and Officer in Charge Differential Pay
Call-in/Court Time Pay
Member of Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund -
City contributes 19.5% to your retirement
