Police Officer

A civil service examination for the position of full-time Police Officer is anticipated in the latter part of 2010, or early 2011.   Please check back to this site for updated information regarding the examination scheduled by the City of Streetsboro Civil Service Commission.  It is anticipated that a minimum of two (2) Police Officer vacancies will be filled immediately from this upcoming examination.

 

If you wish to be contacted when the next Police Officer 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.

 

Police/Fire Communications

   

The City of Streetsboro Police Department is not hiring 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 completed Ohio Basic Police Schooling, 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.  Past criminal offenses may be grounds for not hiring.

7.  Extra points 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.

8.  An employment agreement or contract may be required.

9.  There is a no tobacco requirement.

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

11. Must reside within Portage county, or a county adjacent to Portage county. 

 

All candidates considered for employment will undergo a thorough review of their background, including, but not limited to:  A complete background investigation , fingerprints and photographs, a criminal history check,  a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a medical examination, and a personal interview with command staff.  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:   DARE, School Resource Officer (SRO), Investigations, Metro SWAT, Portage County Drug Task Force, K-9 Team, Firearms Instructor, Taser 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:  $20.24 to $28.29

     COMMUNICATIONS:  $18.02 to $22.26

SERGEANT:  $32.25

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, plus 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 is credited towards pay rate, sick leave & vacation time following probationary period