What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Lateral Transfer position at City of Cleveland Heights?
The Cleveland Heights Police Department will be accepting applications for lateral transfer. Applications must be completed on the City of Cleveland Heights website at www.clevelandheights.com (click “employment opportunities”).
The lateral transfer process will include an oral interview, thorough background investigation, voice stress analysis, psychological evaluation, medical evaluation to include drug screen and any other method necessary to ascertain the qualifications and abilities of the applicant. There will not be a written or physical agility test.
If you cannot meet all the minimum qualifications below, do not submit an application.
Minimum requirements:- Must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 40 years of age at the time of applying
- Must be a US or naturalized citizen
- Possess valid and current OPOTA certification
- Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- At least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employment
- Must pass the Ohio Police and Fire Pension medical examination
- Signing Bonus of $3,000.
- Salary based on experience ranging between $76,560.73-$86,864.55. Candidates with two years of experience will start at the top rate.
- Educational bonus of $2,000 for bachelor’s degree and $1,000 for Associate degree
- $20,000 educational tuition reimbursement
- Annual clothing allowance bonus of $1400
- Annual firearms proficiency bonus of over $2000
- Compensatory time with annual payout
- Annual sick time bonus
- $10,000 life insurance policy
- Opportunity for specialized units including EDGE Swat, Bomb Squad, Mobile Field Force, Community Response Team, K-9, Accident Investigative Unit, Detective Bureau, Narcotic Unit, Federal Task Officer, Police Academy Instructor
- Full group health coverage
- OP&F pension
- 88 hours of paid holiday
- 24 hours of paid personal time
- Vacation accrual starting at 80 hours annually
- Longevity pay
- Take home car program
The City of Cleveland Heights is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Salary : $76,561 - $86,865
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