The Mentor Police Department is hiring. If you’re considering a career in law enforcement, Mentor is where you want to be. Here’s why!
- A Professional Police Force with High Standards
First and foremost, we are looking for the best of the best. Members of the Mentor Police Department pride themselves on their dedication to protecting our community with superior ethical standards. We don’t fill positions based on need – we fill them based on ability, so you can trust the men and women you work with to share the same values that you do. - Paid Training
Should you the pass the entrance exam and background check, the Mentor Police Department will pay your tuition at the Basic Police Academy. - Continuing Education Training & Support
Our officers are among the best trained in the state with continuous opportunities to gain additional skills. - Great Pay & Benefits
The Mentor Police Department offers a great starting salary with scheduled step raises, full health & dental benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, additional pay for firearms proficiency, and uniform allowance. - Newest Equipment
Our department invests in the latest technology to help our officers do their job and keep our community safe. - Specialty Details
The Mentor Police Department offers a variety of specialty details to challenge and reward you throughout your career, including SWAT, Bomb Squad, firearms instruction, detective bureau, bike/ATV patrol, defensive tactics instruction, field training officer, evidence technician, narcotics detective, and more. - Pathway to Promotion
Officers are provided the opportunity for promotion with training and experience. - Safe Community
The city of Mentor is a safe community with a low rate of violent crime. Our police protect our community through a combination of preventive and enforcement measures. - Community Support
Last, but certainly not least, the Mentor Police Department has the firm backing of City Council, Administration, and most importantly, the public. Our residents appreciate and support members of our safety forces.
If you are looking for a supportive environment to pursue a career in law enforcement, then the Mentor Police Department is looking for you!
Visit the Mentor Police Recruitment page to learn more.