Employment Opportunities

To apply for any position at the Village of West Lafayette, please complete our required Application Form below or obtain an application in person at our offices. Please make sure you meet the specific qualifications for the position you are applying for; otherwise the application will not be processed. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing the employment opportunity of interest.

CURRENT JOB POSTINGS:

NOW HIRING 

The Village of West Lafayette will be establishing a list of candidates for a full-time position as Police Officers for the West Lafayette Police Department.  

The Village of West Lafayette, founded in 1850, is approximately one (1) square mile in size with a live-in population of approximately 2,400 people.  The West Lafayette Police Department operates with one (1) officer on-duty per shift; our response area includes everything within the village corporation, as well as outside the village (when requested under a mutual aid agreement with the County Sheriff’s Office). 

Qualified candidates must be of good moral character and possess an excellent work ethic and service-oriented attitude.  Requirements for this position will include:                                                                                                                                          

- Must be at least 21 years of age

- Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED

- Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license & good driving record

- Must currently possess Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification

- Must pass a criminal background check 

Village benefits include Health Care (Employee participation), insurance (health, prescription, dental, vision, and life), membership in a state pension program, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave accruals, and nine (9) paid holidays a year. The Village picks up 5% of the 12 ¼% employees’ contribution to the Police and Fire Pension.  The Village pays 95% of the payroll deducted Healthcare coverage.  Pay Scale ranges from $20.56 to $23.83 an hour depending on years of service and experience. 

Interested candidates must submit an application, cover letter, and resume to our office at the West Lafayette Police Department, PO Box 151, West Lafayette, OH  43845.  Applications are available in person at the department or by email at chief@westlafayettevillage.com .

Village of West Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.