Assignment to a wide range of specialized units is available to officers who are off probation and meet other validation requirements. Promotions are based on a competitive examination process. Promotional examinations may be taken after three years of continuous service. The pension fund also provides disability and survivor benefits. Retirement Corporation's Deferred Compensation Plan or the State of Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan.
Pay is deferred after city income tax, retirement system contributions and other deductions.
Deferred pay is exempt from federal and state income tax until it is received back from the plan at retirement. All full-time permanent or provisional employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement. No part of any on-line content may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic or electronic process, transmitted or otherwise copied for public or private use without permission of the Cincinnati Police Division.