Police Officer

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Job Information

MAUMEE, CITY OF
109 E. DUDLEY STREET
MAUMEE, OHIO 43537
(419)897-7040
http://www.maumee.org

Updated: May 01, 2024

Job Classification:  Police Officer

The Maumee Civil Service Commission announces an open non-competitive examination for one position of entry and lateral police officer positions for the City of Maumee, Ohio.  A police officer enforces the laws and performs related tasks to preserve the city’s and its citizens’ safety and security.  The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list for police officers in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Maumee Civil Service Commission.

Age requirement: Applicants shall be at least 21 years of age at appointment (applicants who are currently (20) should apply) and less than 45 years of age on June 19th, 2024.

Education: Must have an associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. The minimum equivalent is 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.  College transcripts must be provided with the application.  Must be able to obtain an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certificate.  Applicants who are not OPOTA certified may be considered for an opportunity to have their Academy tuition paid for by the city to attend the Academy with an employment offer.

Eligibility list:  After the list is established, eligible candidates are certified by the appointing authority to fill any vacancy or vacancies.  Each appointment shall be subject to successfully passing a physical examination, including drug screening and a psychological assessment conducted by consultants of the City’s choice.  The City will pay the cost of all such testing.

Salary:  A Patrol Officer’s current annual salary range is $64,589 – $82,175.

*****May consider lateral transfers to include compensation and leave*****

New employees will be required to serve a probationary period while in the field training officer program and for a period of 260 8-hour actual workdays following completion of the program.  An individual who poses a direct threat to their health and safety or that of others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for the position.

The Maumee Police Division offers full testing services for the position of police officer through National Testing Network, Inc., at a cost of $55.00 to each candidate. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement, and sign up for the City of Maumee Police Division. *Test must be completed by Monday, June 17th, 2024.

A City of Maumee employment application and copies of OPOTA Certification*if certified, College Transcripts, Birth Certificate (must be a citizen of the United States), and Driver’s License should be sent to City of Maumee, Civil Service Commission, 109 E. Dudley St, Maumee, OH 43537 or email [email protected].  Application and documentation must be received by Monday, June 19th, 2024. Maumee Police Division will be holding three open house events to answer questions and give a guided tour of the police division. The open house dates are May 3, 2024 @ 1100, May 30, 2024 @1100, and June 3, 2024 @ 1100. To register for an open house, email [email protected] with the date you will be attending.

What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

·         Completion of the application process.

·         Review all information related to the Maumee Police Division officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.  *****May consider lateral transfers to include compensation and leave*****

·         Detailed information about the testing process for the lateral/entry-level test.

·         Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.frontlinetest.com.

·         Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays.

·         Take high-quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.

Upon completion of the lateral/entry-level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Maumee. Candidates who attain a passing score on the lateral/entry-level exam, have submitted all required paperwork, and meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the City of Maumee Patrol Officer Civil Service eligibility list. The Maumee Police Division will contact candidates on the list and invite them to continue participating in other stages of the department selection process.

National Testing Network is a service that conducts entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Maumee’s responsibility and decision-making in testing.  All candidate results are provided to the Civil Service Commission and the Maumee Police Division, where the final decisions are made.

Justin Olman, Chair, Jean Cook, Member, Lou Thomson, Member, Amy Clocksin, Secretary

Please visit Maumee.org for more information on the Maumee Police Division.

Job Requirements

Age: Applicants must be 21 years of age at appointment (applicants who are currently (20) should apply) and less than 45 years of age on November 6, 2023

Citizenship Required: Yes, or eligible to work in the U.S.

Valid OHIO Driver’s License: Yes, with driving privileges that meet the city’s insurability requirements.

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Academy Certification: Non-OPOTA-certified applicants may be considered for an opportunity to have their tuition paid for by the city to attend the Academy with an employment agreement (to be discussed).

Necessary Certifications: The City of Maumee Police Division requires each candidate to obtain an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certificate. Copies of current OPOTA certification*if certified, including college transcripts, birth certificate, and driver’s license.

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring: Must have an associate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university. The minimum equivalent is 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

No felony convictions.
No convictions for a crime of violence.