Police Officer (Lateral Transfers Accepted)

Grandview Heights, OH
Grandview Heights Police Department

Salary: $ 69,932.49.

Requirements:

  • Age: 21 (not yet 36 years old) at the time of appointment. If currently serving as a full-time sworn police officer in the State of Ohio (or served as a full-time sworn police officer within 1 year prior to appointment), then current age shall be reduced by the number of years served as a full-time sworn officer in the State of Ohio.
  • US Citizen: Yes (or permanent resident authorized to work in the United States).
  • High School Grad/GED: Yes.
  • Valid OHIO State Driver’s License: Yes (or able to obtain a valid Ohio license by time of appointment).
  • Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes.
  • Vision: Corrected to 20/20.
  • College: Not required (Additional points may be added to scores for applicants who possess a college degree or equivalent college credit.
  • Additional points will ONLY be added if the applicant passes the written examination with the minimum passing grade and provides documentation.)
  • Academy Certification: Not required but strongly preferred (Must be OPOTA certified by appointment).
  • Prior Experience: Not required.
  • Necessary Certifications: Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certificate is required prior to appointment Schooling Prior and Post Hiring: OPOTA Certified Hiring Process: A candidate is required to successfully complete the first 2 steps of the process before being placed on the eligibility list.