Full-Time Police Officer

Job Information

MORAINE, CITY OF
4200 DRYDEN RD
MORAINE, OHIO 45439
(937)535-1005
http://www.ci.moraine.oh.us

Updated: June 12, 2024

Full-Time Police Officer

Posted on: June 18, 2024
Closes: July 8, 2024
Description

Our Police Division is currently hiring a full-time Police Officer. We are looking for people who are driven by a desire to contribute, committed to public service, and willing to be challenged.

Applications must be filled out online and include copies of a diploma or GED, driver’s license, the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 personal references, and any appropriate certifications, including OPOTA Peace Officer or proof of recent academy completion, DD-214, or college degree.

Salary

The complete Benefits package includes paid insurance for medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life; paid vacations, holidays, and sick leave; and paid college tuition and uniforms. Entry-level pay is $29.30/hour, and work a 40-hour work week.  There will be a twelve-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• 5% additional percentage points will be awarded for each of the following:
• Criminal Justice-related college degree, current OPOTA peace officer certification, and honorable discharge from military service.
• At the time of appointment, applicants must have their OPOTA certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older by the time of appointment.
• Possess a valid Ohio state driver’s license.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Physically capable to perform all the essential functions of the position.
• A pre-employment drug screening and background check are required. All candidates must be willing to submit to random drug screenings.

Special Requirements:

Once you have completed the online City application, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to schedule a test, select the “Find Jobs” tab, then “Law Enforcement Jobs,” and then select the City of Moraine’s posting.  The fee for the exam is $55.00 and is paid on the National Testing Network, Inc. website.  Be sure to complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) on the NTN website.  Incomplete PHQs will not be considered.  Testing must be completed no later than July 8, 2024.  You may transfer your scores if an applicant has taken the exam within the past six (6) months. However, if an applicant wishes to transfer a previous test score and meets all requirements, they must complete a City application and the NTN PHQ in order to be considered for this position.

Upon completion of the entry-level exam, all scores will be forwarded to the Moraine Merit System Commission, which will certify the testing process.  Candidates who attain a passing score on the exam will be placed on the Commission’s eligibility list. The City of Moraine will contact each candidate with their overall score after the exam.  National Testing Network does not replace the City of Moraine and the Merit System Commission’s responsibility and decision-making in the testing process.

Applicants considered for further processing will undergo interviews, criminal background and reference checks, a medical exam, a drug screen, a psychological test, and a polygraph exam.

**Additional points will be awarded to applicants who attain a passing examination score, have a law enforcement-related degree from an accredited college or university, have been honorably discharged from the military, or are certified in Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).  Documents must be attached to the application in order to receive additional points.

APPLICANT CHECKLIST

• Fill out a City application online
• Attach supporting documents** – resume, DD-214, diplomas, certificates, etc.
• Sign up at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
• Complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) on NTN website
• Take exam

Failure to complete all the steps listed above will result in a disqualification from the hiring process.