Orange Village Police Department
Emergencies Dial 911
Police (Non Emergency) 440-247-7321 Police Response Required – 24 Hours
Police (Business) 440-498-4401 – Monday thru Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Orange Village Police Department to provide a professional, ethical, and impartial service while performing our duties and strive to enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, or visit Orange Village.
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Job details:
Position Title: Full-Time Patrol Officer
Salary Information:
- First Year: $67,350.40
- After 1 Year: $77,667.20
- After 2 Year: $89,336.00
- After 3 Year: $94,952.00
- New 3-Year Contract – Coming 2026
Benefit Information: Department Overview It is the mission of the Orange Village Police Department to provide a professional, ethical, and impartial service while performing our duties and strive to enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, or visit Orange Village. With a team of 20 full-time and 3 part-time officers, the department maintains a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Officers are encouraged to engage in various specialized roles, promoting professional growth and job satisfaction. If you’re seeking a rewarding career in law enforcement with opportunities for advancement, community involvement, and a supportive team environment, the Orange Village Police Department could be an excellent fit for you. Specialized Training & Career Development Officers have access to specialized units and training, including: Community Engagement & Support The department emphasizes community involvement through programs like: City/County/Area Information Orange Village is located in eastern Cuyahoga County, situated 18 miles from downtown Cleveland. Orange Village offers easy access to major highways like I-271 and I-480. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is approximately 20 miles away. Orange Village is an excellent place to live and work, especially for those considering a career in law enforcement. It offers a safe, family-friendly community with top-rated schools, modern shopping and dining at Pinecrest, and over 60 acres of parks and trails for outdoor recreation. The village promotes a strong sense of community through local events and programs. It’s close proximity to downtown Cleveland provides convenient access to the city while maintaining a suburban feel. Population Approximately 3,500 Job Requirements Age: 21 Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: The following occurrences or incidents in a candidate’s background may result in disqualification from the selection process (but are not limited to):
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver’s License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
College: Not Required
Academy Certification: Yes
Prior Experience: Not Required
Necessary Certifications: Ohio Peace Officer Basic
Hiring Process:
[CLICK HERE] to pay Waiverable Traffic Violations on-line.
[CLICK HERE] to see the list of fines for waiverable speeding and traffic violations.
If your request specifically pertains to video, please email video@orangepoliceoh.gov.
Fingerprinting is available
Monday through Friday
9-4pm
By appointment only
Call to schedule 1-440-498-4401
RX Drop Box Program
Prescription opiates are often the gateway to heroin addiction. Prescription opiates are commonly found in many medicine cabinets. Pills left unattended in a bathroom or medicine cabinet can be easily taken and misused. It is vital that old prescriptions be properly disposed to keep one’s family and friends safe.
The Orange Village Drop Box is located in the Police Department.
FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL
*ACCEPTED ITEMS:
SOLID MEDICATIONS SUCH AS PILLS, TABLETS, AND CAPSULES.
*PROHIBITED ITEMS:
SYRINGES, LIQUIDS, CREAMS AND OINTMENTS.
*Drop off hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at the Police Department in Village Hall, 4600 Lander Rd. Orange Village, Ohio 44022
Check if a Gun is Stolen
The Ohio Stolen Gun Portal – a first in the state – is a new searchable website designed to increase public safety by helping to identify and recover stolen firearms.
Please review the information on the Attorney General’s website concerning the purchase of firearms. 
Law Career
Teens – Are you interested in a career in law enforcement?
Orange Village and Solon Police Departments are offering an opportunity for young adults, at least 14 years of age and graduates of the eight grade through 20 years of age, the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement. This comprehensive program includes training, competition, service and practical experiences.
More information and eligibility requirements are in the What is Law Enforcement Exploring. You may also contact Explorer Post Leader, Patrol Officer William DiGiovanni via email at wdigiovanni@solonohio.org.
Do Not Knock
Orange Village Ordinance #2018-47, allows residents to add their property to a “Do Not Knock Registry” in order to protect your home from unwanted solicitation. The list will be kept by the Orange Village Police Department and made available to anyone that requests it and all solicitors that register with the police department to go door to door. This list will advise the person of the properties who do not wish to receive uninvited guests, thus stopping prior to entering onto your property.
It will be a violation of the law for the person to knock on the door or ring the doorbell of any property that is registered on the “Do Not Knock Registry” or that has a sign which reads “Canvassers and Peddlers PROHIBITED. Click here for more information.
The registry will expire on January 1 of every odd-numbered year. At that time, the owners or occupants will need to re-register to have their property on the list. The Village will provide a notice of this expiration, if you provide your email address at time of sign up, but the obligation to be aware of the expiration will be on the owner or the occupant of the property.
Please click here to sign up for the Do Not Knock registry.
If you should have questions regarding this matter please contact the Orange Village Police Department at 440-498-4401.
Complaints and compliments may be submitted electronically by emailing: ProfessionalStandards@orangepoliceoh.gov or by calling the department at 440-498-4401 – ask to speak to the professional standards bureau.
Orange Police Department offers a voluntary registry program that enables our agency to obtain critical information and photograph (prior to an actual emergency) that will assist in response to calls for service involving an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, brain injury, mental illness, or other disabilities.
Benefits of registering a family member include:
- Faster, more informed police response
- Improved communication and safety during emergencies
- Enhanced search efforts for wandering individual
Please contact Sgt. Joyce Sherwood / 440-287-5237 / sherwoodj@orangevillage.com / for additional information.
Click Here to register.
Orange Police Department is proud to offer the Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative. This program is a communication tool designed to bridge the gap between individuals with special needs and law enforcement.
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This is a voluntary program involving the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Information required to participate is NOT public record.
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The Orange Village Police Department is comprised of 19 full-time officers and 3 part-time officers. These officers provide around the clock protection for our residents. Our officers and employees work very diligently in partnership with Village officials and the Orange Village community to ensure that the Village remains a safe and secure environment in which to live and work. The mission of the Orange Police Department is to achieve excellence in service, protection and enforcement; and to preserve professionalism, integrity, proficiency and education.
Our department provides a number of community related programs to enhance interaction and understanding among the residents which include a neighborhood watch program, Safety Town Program for pre-school children which is scheduled each summer to teach youngsters the importance of general safety, as well as a Juvenile Diversion Program which reaches out to schools and community organizations to help troubled kids get back on the right track.
The Police Department has many different units which assist in all aspects of Police work, they are: Citizens Police Academy, Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, Valley Enforcement SWAT and Hostage Negotiation and Accident Investigation teams.
We want positive interaction with our citizens which will benefit all of us. In conclusion, it is a honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of the great Village of Orange.
Michael Roberts
Chief of Police
Community involvement and crime prevention are the goals of this department.
Chief Michael Roberts
