CITY OF NORWOOD ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER at City Of Norwood Ohio

Norwood, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

101087.44

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Law Enforcement, Written Test Passing Grade, Agility Test Completion, Background Investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Examination, Interview Panel, Physical Examination, Psychological Testing, OPOTA Certification

Industry

Description

Description CITY OF NORWOOD ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER Top pay of $98,143.15 for 2026 and $101,087.44 for 2027 at 5 years Pay commensurate with experience up to top pay Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with HSA Yearly Uniform allowance of $1,5000.00 Enhanced Training Stipend of $1,000.00 Tuition Reimbursement up to 100% Holiday, Vacation, Comp, and Court time banks Special assignments: Criminal Investigation Section, Drug Unit, DEA, SRO, SWAT, Bike Patrol, FTO On-site and off-site training opportunities The Norwood Civil Service Commission is accepting entry-level applications for the position of POLICE OFFICER. Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, at the time of appointment. No person shall be eligible for an original appointment on or after their thirty-fifth (35th) birthday, (unless currently commissioned as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Ohio), at the time of appointment. Applicants must receive a minimum passing grade of seventy percent (70%) on the written test prior to receiving any additional credit. Candidates passing the written test shall be required to complete an agility test, background history packet/investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer examination, interview panel, physical examination and psychological testing. Applicants must pass all phases. Additional credit shall be administered for the following: Military Credit (must be a resident of the State of Ohio at the time of the test) – 20% Four-year college degree – 10% Two-year college degree – 5% State of Ohio Certified Police Officer (Certification must be current) – 10% Police Officer, other than the State of Ohio – 5% TOTAL MAXIMUM CREDIT PERMITTED – 20% A copy of the OPOTA Certificate must be submitted with the application. Proof of discharge under honorable conditions must be submitted with the application to receive military credit. Proof of all other additional credit must be submitted at the time of the examination. Applicants will be advised if they passed the written examination prior to the agility test and all other phases of the testing process will be scheduled at a later date. Requirements Civil Service Written Exam: Individual testing will be scheduled beginning on 06/25/2025 through 07/15/2025. Test will be offered between the hours of 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday. The Norwood HR department will call to schedule test after application is received. Agility Testing will be scheduled closer to the end of the written testing period and all those passing the written test will be notified of date and time. Current Ohio commissioned officers and applicants who hold active OPOTA certifications and those currently enrolled at an Ohio police academy and can provide proof of enrollment are exempt from the physical agility testing phase. A valid Driver’s license is required at both examinations. Deadline for filing applications is July 15, 2025. The City of Norwood is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Norwood Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for entry-level Police Officer positions. Responsibilities involve fulfilling the duties of a commissioned Law Enforcement Officer within the City of Norwood.