Patrol Officer, Fall 2024 Painesville Police Open Competitive Entrance Exam
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The Painesville Police Department is currently looking to hire for the position of Police Officer. All testing will be done through the National Testing Network, a third-party vendor. Please use the link here or go to their website www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to access the listing to submit your application. All application materials should be submitted directly to the National Testing Network. Applications and other required materials will not be accepted by the City of Painesville. Application and testing deadline is Friday, November 15, 2024.
For more information, please see the attached PDF posting.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE TEST
- Completed City of Painesville Employment Application
- U.S. Citizenship; please provide copy of social security card and birth certificate
- High School Diploma or Equivalent(GED)
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License
- Must be at least 21 years of age and under 37 years of age at time of original appointment (No person shall be eligible to receive an original appointment on and after his/her thirty-seventh (37) birthday or prior to his/her twenty-first (21) birthday)
CONTINUED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE EXAM (Passing score of 70% on written exam is required to continue)
- Must successfully complete an approved police physical agility. The Painesville Police department will offer a physical agility testing at a later date after the testing deadline. An acceptable alternative is a completed Tri-C physical agility certificate dated between November 14, 2023 to November 15, 2024.
- Must possess an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certificate at the time of original appointment;
***All portions of the testing process are mandatory. Failure to attend and complete any portion of the process will result in elimination from employment consideration.***
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance (full-time employees only)
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Employee Wellness Program
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Direct Deposit Program
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Employee Assistance Program (full-time employees only)
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Worker's Compensation Insurance
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$25,000 Term Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
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Family Medical Leave, Bereavement/Funeral Leave, Jury Duty Compensation, Military Leave
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Holidays
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Sick Time (verifiable sick leave from other, Ohio Public Employers accepted with no limit)
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Vacation Time (up to five weeks with other, verifiable, Ohio Public Service Time)
- Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans
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Pension Plans
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Ohio Police & Fire (OP&F)
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ADDITIONAL CREDIT (Maximum of 20%):
Additional credit in the maximum amount of 20% shall be granted to applicants, only after receiving a passing score and providing proof at the time of application for the following (All materials for additional credit must be submitted with original application through the National Testing Network:
- Prior service with an honorable discharge from this country’s armed forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, AirForce, Coast Guard, Army National Guard or the reserve units of such);10% additional credit of applicant’s written score – DD214required.
- Municipal, State, or County law enforcement satisfactory full-time service with a municipal, state, or county law enforcement agency for five (5) years or more (only full years shall apply) ;10% additional credit of applicant’s written score. Applicants applying for prior law enforcement credit MUST submit an ORIGINAL signed letter from his/her employer stating years of service as proof of said service.
- Completion of the police academy ;5% additional credit of applicant’s written score. Applicants applying for credit must provide OPOTA certificate.
- Education Credit as follows:
- 2.5% for an associate’s degree or accumulated class credit equal to two years completed in pursuit of a 4 year degree at an accredited university or college; or
- 5% for a bachelor’s degree or higher educational degree from an accredited university or college.