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Blair Police Department
Recruiting • Modern policing • Specialty opportunities
Join Blair PD.
Build a career in a department that values training, teamwork, and proactive policing—backed by strong benefits, modern capabilities, and real opportunities to grow.
Why lateral officers choose Blair PD.
Your Experience Matters. Elevate Your Career.Step into a department that supports professionals.
If you’re looking for better benefits, specialty opportunities, and a team-first culture, Blair PD is built for motivated lateral officers who want to keep moving forward.
Real opportunities, not just promises
SWAT partnership, Drone Team, Motor Unit, Investigations, Drug Task Force, and K-9.
Compensation that respects experience
2026 pay range $28.10–$43.75/hr (experience-based) plus specialty & incentive pay and night shift differential.
Community support you can feel
Serve a city that knows its officers and values proactive, professional policing.
Minimum hiring bonus: $3,000+
Lateral applicants: bring your training and experience to a department that invests in its people, supports advancement, and prioritizes officer wellness.
Why Blair?
Serve Here. Live Well.Blair offers a strong community feel, family-friendly neighborhoods, and great local schools—while staying close to metro opportunities. If you’re looking for a place to build a career and put down roots, Blair delivers.
Benefits that compete.
Built for Officers. Designed to Compete.Healthcare
Free single health care. City pays 83% for family coverage.
Dental + Vision
Free dental and vision coverage.
Hiring Bonus
Minimum $3,000 hiring bonus.
Life Insurance
$35,000 life insurance.
FOP Coverage
Covered by Blair FOP Lodge #83.
Pay
2026 salary range: $28.10 to $43.75/hour (based on experience).
Retirement
9% city match plus optional 457 plan for additional retirement savings.
Schedule
Panama 12-hour schedule designed for consistency and time off.
Specialty units & growth.
Beyond Patrol. Beyond Ordinary.Assignments & Teams
Joint SWAT Team (Washington County)
Regional partnership capability for high-risk operations and specialized response.
Drone Team
UAS support for search, documentation, and incident response.
Motor Unit
Traffic enforcement, escorts, and community events.
Investigations
Case follow-up, interviews, evidence, and long-term problem solving.
Drug Task Force
Regional collaboration and proactive enforcement targeting narcotics activity.
K-9
Specialized capability supporting patrol and investigations.
Community-first policing
Be present where it matters—relationships, trust, and service.
Work smarter. Live better.
The Panama 12-hour schedule provides a predictable rotation—supporting consistency, recovery time, and planning outside of work.
More Blair PD in action
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Special equipment
Capability for events, parks, and unique mission sets.
Professional patrol operations
High-visibility service with modern fleet and equipment.
Ready to apply?
Make an Impact. Every Shift.Start the conversation.
If you’re looking for a department that invests in its people and supports professional growth, Blair PD is ready to talk.
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At-a-glance
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Specialty & Incentive Pay
Earn More for Doing More.School Resource Officer / Task Force
3.5% above regular wage while assigned.
Field Training Officer
$1.50 per hour above regular wage while training officers.
Canine Handler
7 hours straight pay per pay period.
Night Shift Differential
Additional compensation provided for officers assigned to night shift.
Longevity Pay
1%, 2%, or 3% additional pay based on years of service.