Patrol Officer-Full-Time-CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS VILLAGE OF

Cuyahoga Heights Village of
5480 Grant Ave.
Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio 44125
Phone: 216-640-2045

Updated: August 16, 2024

Position Title: Full-Time Patrol Officer
The Village of Cuyahoga Heights is conducting a test for one imminent opening for a Full-Time Patrol Officer position.

Salary Information:
Base Pay (2025): $90,770 (achieved after 2 years of service)
Additional Compensation: Bonuses and overtime opportunities
Benefit Information:
Shift Incentives
Longevity Bonuses
Vacation: 12 days after 12 months, with step increases thereafter
Personal Days: 2 per year (available after hiring)
Holidays: 12 per year
Uniform Allowance: Generous
Insurance: Medical, vision, and dental
Physical Fitness Bonus
Continued Professional Training Bonus
Pension: OP&F Pension System with partial pension “pick-up”
Sick Leave: Earned sick time
Facilities: Modern station with a fully equipped workout facility and locker room
Tuition Reimbursement
Tattoo Policy:
Placement: Tattoos or body art must be covered by a standard long-sleeve uniform.
Prohibited Areas: Facial area, scalp, neck, hands, and fingers.
Content Restrictions: Tattoos must not display offensive material or themes, including but not limited to:Discrimination
Gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation
Drug use
Violence
Sexually explicit acts or other obscene material
Profanity
Department Overview:
The Cuyahoga Heights Police Department is a community and service-oriented organization. The village has a small residential population with a large industrial tax base and is an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland with a relatively low crime rate compared to surrounding suburbs.

City/County/Area Information:
Location: Cuyahoga Heights, Cuyahoga County, Northeast Ohio
Population: Approximately 700 residents with an elevated population of workers
Job Requirements:
Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment and no more than 35 years old at the time of the competitive examination.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Driver’s License: Valid Ohio driver’s license required.
Language: Must be able to read and speak English.
College: Not required.
Academy Certification: Not required, but bonus points are awarded for a valid OPOTA certificate.
Experience: No prior experience required.
Additional Requirements:
Physical Fitness Test Certificate: Must be obtained from Cuyahoga Community College within 3 months of the test date and prior to appointment.
Hiring Process:
NTN Competitive Exam
Preliminary Review: Top 20 candidates
Calculation of Applicable Bonus Points
Certified Eligibility List: Established for up to 20 candidates
Notification: Selected candidates receive eligibility and pertinent instructions
Physical Agility Test: Completion at Tri-C (if not already completed)
Background Check
Initial Interview
Polygraph & Psychological Evaluation
Secondary Interview
Final Interview: Conducted by the Safety Director
Conditional Offer of Employment
Drug Screen & Pension Medical Physical (OH P&F)
Bonus Points:
Military Honorable Discharge (DD214): 5 points
Current OPOTA Certificate: 5 points
Required Documents:
All applicable items must be uploaded by Monday, September 30, 2024:

Copy of High School Diploma or GED
Copy of Valid Driver’s License
Copy of Valid OPOTA Certificate (required for bonus points)
Copy of DD214 (required for bonus points)
Copy of Valid Tri-C Physical Agility Certificate (if available)
All candidates must complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self-Assessments (PSSAs) located in your candidate profile of the National Testing Network.