Patrol Officer – Entry Level

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 a test, go to [www.nationaltestingnetwork.com](http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com){rel=”nofollow”}, 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 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 citys contribution of 10% towards the employees contribution to the Police & Firemens 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 drivers 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. 2. All candidates who pass the written test, will be asked to participate in a physical fitness test (Nov 3^rd^/Nov 4th) 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 applicants 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 t