Full-Time Patrol Officer

Job Information

SEVEN HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
7325 SUMMITVIEW DRIVE
SEVEN HILLS, OHIO 44131
2165242350

Updated: January 18, 2024

Position Title: Full-Time Patrol Officer

The Seven Hills Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Full-Time Patrol Officer with 2-3 open positions. All candidates must complete the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network. Applications are being accepted continually through June 17, 2024, or until hiring goals are met, in accordance with Civil Service rules.

All candidates must complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) located in your candidate profile of National Testing Network.

To be eligible for consideration, all candidates must upload a copy of their High School Diploma, a copy of their valid Driver’s License, and all supporting documentation.

Salary Information:
2024 Starting salary $69,457.66; top pay $84,842.23 in the 4th year.

Benefit Information:

• 13 annual paid holidays plus premium pay for holidays worked
• Up to 6 weeks of vacation
• Top-rated health care and dental benefits
• Full initial uniform outfitting plus an annual uniform allowance of $1,450
• Sick leave allowance earned each pay period
• Yearly specialist pay of $1,900
• Annual vacation and sick leave buybacks
• Longevity pay begins at 5 years
• Sick time payout at 50% of accumulated unused hours at retirement

Candidate Contact Person:
Debbie Dvorak
Civil Service Secretary
216-524-4421
[email protected]

City/ County/ Area: Seven Hills/Cuyahoga/Ohio

Population: 11,720

Job Requirements

Age: 21 on or before the date of examination and have not reached the age of 36 on the date of appointment

Citizenship Required: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid OHIO Driver’s License: Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

College: Extra credit (see additional credit section)

Academy Certification: Extra credit (see additional credit section)

Prior Experience: Extra credit (see additional credit section)

Additional Requirements: Competitive examination is open to all persons who meet the job requirements. Applicants must have good physical and mental health and good moral and financial character. Applicants must pass the written test (score of 70% or higher) and provide proof of successful completion of the Tri-C agility test prior to appointment. The physical agility test is administered by the Police Training Academy at Tri-C Western Campus, Parma, Ohio. Fees for the agility test are at the participant’s expense.

Additional Credit: Applicants who desire to secure additional credit can have up to a maximum of 20% of their passing test score added to their test total. Supporting documentation of additional credit must be filed with the completed application by the announcement’s closing date. Additional credit can be earned through the following:

Prior Military Experience
Copy of DD214
20%
Current Ohio Full-time Police Officer
Copy of Police ID
20%
Current Ohio Part-time Police Officer
Copy of Police ID
5%
Bachelor’s Degree
Copy of Degree
20%
Associate Degree
Copy of Degree
10%
OPOTA Certificate
Copy of Certificate
10%
OPOTA (Currently enrolled)
Letter from Academy
5%

Seven Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer
By order of the Civil Service Commission, City of Seven Hills, Eric Zipay, Jeff Gezymalla, and Ronald Durkin.