Police Officer / Police Cadet-Sylvania, City of

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Sylvania, City of

6635 Maplewood Ave

Sylvania, Ohio 43560

419-885-0469

 

Updated: August 29, 2024

 

Job Classification: Police Officer / Police Cadet

Number of Positions Available: 3

 

The City of Sylvania Police Department is building an ongoing eligibility list for Police Officers that will remain in effect for two (2) years.

 

Salary Information:

Starting Police Officer wage: $32.82 per hour

Starting Police Cadet wage: $20.61 per hour

Benefit Information:

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Deferred Compensation Program

Shift Differential Pay

Uniforms

Retirement Plan (OP&F)

Department Overview:

The Sylvania Police Division has a strong tradition of service. The Division consists of 40 sworn and non-sworn personnel dedicated to law enforcement and improving the quality of life in the City of Sylvania.

 

Area Information:

Sylvania is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, and a suburb of Toledo. With a population of 19,011 as of the 2020 census, Sylvania is located near the State of Michigan, with its northern border forming the state line.

 

Population: 19,011

 

Job Requirements:

Age: Must be between 21 and 42 years of age at the time of appointment

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid Driver’s License: Valid operator’s license required (does not need to be Ohio-issued; officers may reside in Michigan as well)

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision Requirements:

 

No color blindness

No night vision blindness; must be able to see at night

Peripheral vision must be 70 degrees or greater

Vision correction surgery must have been performed over one year prior to the medical examination

Minimum requirements with correction: 20/20 binocular vision; each eye may be up to 20/40

Minimum requirements without correction: 20/100 each eye

College Requirements:

 

Must possess an associate degree or have completed a minimum of 96 quarter hours or 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must be submitted.

Academy Certification:

 

Not required at the time of appointment. However, candidates must successfully complete the Ohio Peace Officers Certification Program within one year of appointment.

Candidates certified as peace officers in Ohio at the time of testing and who pass with a score of 70% or higher will receive an additional five (5) points on their passing score.

Veterans’ Preference:

 

Veterans who pass the examination will receive an additional five (5) points on their passing score. Proof of service (Form DD214) must be submitted.

Hiring Process:

Submit application and transcripts through the designated testing network.

Complete testing with the National Testing Network (NTN).

Undergo a background investigation.

Attend a Chief’s Interview.

If a conditional offer of employment is made, the applicant must pass a psychological evaluation, physical/medical examination, and drug test.

Disqualifiers:

Failure to meet minimum qualifications

Failure to complete testing or submit required documentation by the closing date

Felony arrest or conviction

Domestic violence conviction

Arrest and/or conviction of a theft offense

Current drug usage