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City of Chardon Police Officer - Civil Service Examination in Chardon, Ohio
The Chardon Civil Service Commission announces an examination to establish an eligibility list for the position of full-time Police Officer.
Applications will be available at the City of Chardon Police Department, 111 Water Street, Chardon and are also available via the City of Chardon website: www.chardon.cc/employment
Applications must be turned in person Tuesday, April 9^th^ through Wednesday, May 8^th^ 2024 between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. to the City of Chardon Finance Department, Chardon Municipal Center 2^nd^ floor, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024. No applications will be accepted after 5 P.M. on Wednesday, May 8^th^, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the formal application form. Only the first fifty (50) applications filed will be accepted.
Applicants must be 21 years of age, and either Ohio Peace Officer Training Council certified, or currently attending an O.P.O.T.A. certified academy at time of application. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their O.P.O.T.A. certificate or letter from their Academy Commander verifying current enrollment in an O.P.O.T.A. approved academy at time of application. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces must submit record of military service at time of application. Tie scores are decided by veteran status and time the application is filed with the City -- first to file receives priority.
Candidates must possess a certificate of completion of the Tri-C Physical Agility Test dated no earlier than May 15, 2023. Tri-C will be conducting an agility test on Sunday, April 21^st^. Candidates should register for the agility test directly with Tri-C. Additional information regarding the agility test is available at:
www.tri-c.edu/workforce/public-safety/law-enforcement/law-enforcement-advanced-training/physical-agility-police-officer-testing.html or email: PoliceAgility@tri-c.edu Agility certificates must be submitted no later than May 8^th^, 2024.
Applicant must possess a valid driver's license with no more than four (4) BMV points assessed, and meet qualifications for eligibility for participation in the Ohio Police & Fire Retirement System. Applicants must be of exemplary character and be able to demonstrate traits that are consistent with the mission and values of the Chardon Police Department.
No fee required.
The Civil Service entrance examination will be given on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. Location of examination will be announced when application is filed.
Salary Range: $68,474 - $83,242
The City of Chardon is an equal opportunity employer.