Police Officer

The City of Streetsboro Civil Service Commission administered a written examination for the position of full-time Police Officer on December 16, 2010.  The Patrol Officer eligibility list from this examination will be in place for a minimum of one (1) year.  

If you wish to be contacted when the next Police Officer civil service examination is scheduled in the future, click here to submit your pre-contact information to SPD online.  You will be notified by e-mail when the next civil service examination is being scheduled

 

 

 

Police/Fire Communications

The City of Streetsboro Civil Service Commission is not testing for the position of Police/Fire Communications at this time.  Please check back to this site for updated information regarding any future Police/Fire Communications examination scheduled by the City of Streetsboro Civil Service Commission.

 

If you wish to be contacted when the next Police/Fire Communications civil service examination is scheduled, click here to submit your pre-contact information to SPD online.  You will be notified by e-mail when the next civil service examination is being scheduled. 

 

The Police Department currently employs seven (7) full-time Police/Fire Dispatchers.  Applicants passing the Police/Fire Dispatcher civil service examination will be ranked on an eligibility list by the City of Streetsboro Civil Service Commission.   Candidates must be computer literate.     

 

Application Requirements

The City of Streetsboro is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants for the position of Police Officer with the Streetsboro Police Department must meet the following minimum requirements: 

 

1.  United States Citizen

2.  21 years old at time of examination.

3.  For Officer candidates - Must have a current Ohio Peace Officer Certificate, OR, must be enrolled in a Police Academy. A  

     copy of your OPOTA certificate must be provided with your application.

4.  Applicants must possess good moral character, and sound mental and physical health.  Vision 20/20 corrected.

    There is a color identification requirement.  Good hearing is required along with no limiting disabilities.

5. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.  An applicant may be rejected for 6 active

    points on his or her drivers license and pending review, for other serious driving problems.

6.  Extra points may be awarded on the civil service examination for veterans and/or college graduates.  A copy of your DD-214      and/or college diploma must be provided with your application.

7.  An employment agreement or contract may be required.

8.  There is a no tobacco use requirement.

9.  Police Officer candidates passing the written civil service examination must complete and pass the Tri-C Physical Agility            Test.   

All candidates considered for employment will undergo a thorough review of their background, including, but not limited to: Interview(s), a complete background investigation , fingerprints and photographs, a criminal history check,  a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and a medical examination.  Successful candidates will be given a provisional offer of employment and participate in a twelve (12) month probationary period.

 

Streetsboro Police Officers currently participate in varying assignments, including, but not limited to:   Patrol, DARE, School Resource Officer (SRO), Investigations, Metro SWAT, Portage County Drug Task Force, K-9 Team, Firearms Instructor, ECD Instructor, Radar/Laser Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Chemical Repellent/OC Instructor, ADAP Instructor, Field Training Officer (FTO), Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), and Technical Traffic Accident Investigation.

 

Salary & Benefits

 OFFICER:  $20.75 to $29.00 (July 2011)

     COMMUNICATIONS:  $18.47 to $22.82 (July 2011)

SERGEANT:  $33.06 (July 2011)

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid hourly shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shifts

Paid sick leave

Added Longevity pay begins after 36 months service

Up to fourteen (14) paid Holidays off; overtime on all city holidays worked

Paid vacation up to five (5) weeks annually

Paid Uniform allowance for Officer and Dispatcher

Compensatory time off

Additional Life & Accident Insurance options

Officer Pension Plan - Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F)

Communications Pension Plan - Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Oho Public Employees Deferred Compensation Investment Plan (403b)

Qualification/Shooting cash bonus (Sworn personnel)

Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification cash bonus (Communications personnel)

Extra job detail opportunities following probationary period (Sworn personnel)

Overtime opportunities

 Lateral hires prior service time may be credited