Patrol Officer- Entry Level at MEDINA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION in Medina, Ohio

Job Description:

MEDINA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an open-competitive examination to create an eligible list for the classification of:                  

                              POLICE PATROL OFFICER- Entry Level 

Testing:  To schedule an exam, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement, and sign-up for the City of Medina Police Department.

DEADLINE is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024 to have EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION documentation uploaded, TEST completed & SCORES posted on NTN portal

SALARY: $68,350/annually ($32.86-$41.94/hourly) plus time and a half for approved overtime work. These wages include the city’s contribution of 10% towards the employee’s contribution to the Police & Firemen’s Disability and Pension Fund under a deferred plan.  Benefits include: uniform allowance, group hospitalization/or opt-out stipend, sick leave, paid holidays, paid vacations, personal days, longevity and education pay.

NATURE OF WORK:  Protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma or equivalent, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job.  Must be 21 years of age, but be less than 35 years of age at time of appointment. No criminal record other than minor traffic violations. OPOTA certification not required to apply, but successful completion of course and certification is required before serving of probationary period.

NATURE OF EXAMINATION: There are three parts to the examination:

1. All candidates will participate in a National Testing Network (NTN) written exam to rank the candidates. Further Information below
2. 2. All candidates who pass the written test, will be asked to participate in a physical fitness test (Nov 3rd/Nov 4th) OPOTA Standards
3. Candidates who pass the written test and physical fitness test, will advance to the oral board interview portion of the examination process. (Date to be determined).

The physical fitness test will be scored pass/fail, allowing 1 retry within a week. The passing score for the written examination is 70% or above and the Oral Board Interviews will be evaluated on overall readiness to be hired (will not change rankings).  Steps to determine physical, mental, and character fitness will not be taken prior to establishing an eligible list but will be part of the total testing procedure, the failure of which can be cause for removal of name from the eligible list. A thorough background investigation, drug testing, psychological examination, polygraph and any other method necessary to ascertain the applicant’s qualifications will be administered and if any negative information is obtained, this could disqualify an applicant for this position.  Testing results and scores are subject to all public record laws.                                              

EXTRA POINTS:  The Commission have set the extra credit points not to exceed five (5) points

•  Military Service: 5 points for completed service and honorably discharged from uniformed service or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service. (DD-214)
• Four-year Degree: 5 points for a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.(Official transcript required) or
• Two-year Associate Degree: 2 points for a two-year associate degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement fields from an accredited college or university. (Official transcript required)
• Ohio Peace Officer’ Training Academy: 5 points for successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council’s Basic Peace Officer Training and copy of a valid certification required.
• Service as an Auxiliary (Special) with the Medina Police Department: 3 points for a minimum of one year’s service (letter from department stating service time required).
• State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: 2 points for Level B or higher.

WRITTEN PROOF MUST BE UPLOAD TO NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK PORTAL BY OCTOBER 28, 2024 TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL CREDIT.  EXTRA CREDIT POINTS WILL BE ADDED TO AN APPLICANT’S WRITTEN SCORE of 70% or better.

PROBATION: The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral part of the examination process and shall be used to closely observe the employee's work, to give the employee full opportunity to demonstrate successful performance on the job, and to remove any employee whose performance does not meet required work standards.  No appointment shall be deemed final until the appointee has satisfactorily served the probationary period, from first workday, of not less than one year.  At the request of the appointing authority, the Commission may extend an employee's probationary period.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  An applicant may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application/examination process through NTN by completing the appropriate Reasonable Testing Accommodation form and providing supporting documentation to NTN as stated and instructed on their website. Do not schedule your exam until you are informed of the decision in writing within 5-7 business days of receipt of your completed paperwork.

Testing & Application Information:

Testing for this position must be completed through the National Testing Network    www.nationaltestingnetwork.com 

When you visit the National Testing Network (NTN)website:

• You will be taking the Law Enforcement (Frontline National) written exam
• Go to Law Enforcement  and select City of Medina 
• Complete the registration process and schedule your exam
• Various test times available for in-person testing at various locations in Northeast Ohio
• Option available to test virtually online, but confirm computer requirements
• Suggest to review FAQ's on the NTN website to answer questions you may have
• Testing should be completed before October 28, 2024 to ensure scores are posted by deadline  
• Complete and save a City of Medina employment application online and upload to NTN portal
• Upload any extra credit documentation to the NTN portal 
• Public Safety Self-Assessment may be required at a later date

Note: Medina Civil Service office will be closed October 18th-October 25th.

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