Police Patrol Officer

Salary : $72,716.80 - $97,635.20 Annually

Location : Blue Ash, OH

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00089

Department : Police

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : BAPOBA

Description

Notice is hereby given that the City of Blue Ash, Ohio, will administer a written exam for the position of Police Patrol Officer . This exam will establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the full-time Police Patrol Officer classification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

At the time of appointment, each applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; be a U.S. citizen; possess a valid driver's license; have a high school diploma or G.E.D.; and have no felony convictions. Individuals possessing an associate's degree or higher are preferred.

APPLICATION DATES AND PROCEDURES :

• Applicants MUST apply through the City of Blue Ash website on or before Friday, March 14, 2025.
• Applicants are required to complete the (1) Frontline National exam, (2) the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), and (3) the Public Safety Job Suitability Assessment (PSSA) through the National Testing Network (NTN) no later than Friday, March 14, 2025 by 11 : 59 PM (EDT). Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to register and take the exam.

EXCEPTIONS : Applicants that have taken the Frontline National Exam through National Testing Network within the last year and your scores are still valid, may contact www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and request that your scores be utilized for this test. You must make this request no later than Friday, March 14, 2025 . Contact National Testing Network's Customer Support line at 866-563-3882 with questions or concerns. You will still be required to complete an employment application with the City of Blue Ash.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION & ELIGIBILITY LIST : The Written Examination will constitute 100% of the total score. Only those applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the Eligibility List.

Tied scores will be ranked by the date and time candidates submitted an employment application on-line through the City of Blue Ash website. The eligible list may be in effect for a minimum of one year and up to two years. Note : Placement on an eligible list does not guarantee employment.

EXTRA CREDIT : Extra credit will be given in the form of additional points added to the final passing grade, calculated by taking :

No applicant will receive more than a total of five (5) additional points. No type of credit will be awarded unless the applicant has achieved a passing score on the written exam.

SUBMISSION OF EXTRA CREDIT DOCUMENTATION : A DD-214 of honorable discharge form MUST be uploaded and attached to the on-line employment application no later than Friday, March 14, 2025 in order to receive credit for honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.

EMPLOYMENT OFFER : Subsequent to an offer of employment, and prior to beginning employment, candidates will be subject to a background investigation, physical agility test, polygraph exam, fitness for duty psychological exam, and pre-employment pension physical with drug screening.

Typical Qualifications

Good social and general intelligence; ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public; good knowledge of first-aid methods; good judgment; some skill in the use of firearms; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to drive an automobile under adverse conditions; good powers of agility; excellent physical condition.

Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of appointment; be a U.S. citizen; possess a valid driver's license, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and have no felony convictions. Candidates possessing an associate's degree or higher are preferred.

How to Apply

Apply online at Apply prior to the closing date / time of the job announcement and allow at least one hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.

Computer Access : If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at most Public Libraries. The Blue Ash Public Library of Cincinnati is located at 4911 Cooper Road, Blue Ash 45242.

Technical Support : Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk between 6 : 00am and 6 : 00pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 1-855-524-5627.

You may also call the City of Blue Ash Human Resources Office at (513) 745-8642 for information.

The City of Blue Ash is an EEO / ADA Employer.

The City of Blue Ash offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental and vision insurance. Additionally, full-time employees have access to City of Blue Ash Recreation Facilities, State Retirement Pension Systems (system dependent on department / classification) and voluntary deferred compensation options. Please click on the following link for a summary of current benefits offered to full-time employees :

Specific information will be given at the time a job offer is extended to the successful candidate(s).

Do you understand that in addition to submitting an employment application on the City of Blue Ash website, you must also complete a test with National Testing Network by Friday, Mach 14, 2025?

Do you understand that if you (1) do not submit an employment application AND (2) complete the National Testing Network exam, (3) the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and (4) the Public Safety Job Suitability Assessment (PSSA) through the National Testing Network by Friday, March 14, 2025, you will not be considered and will not move on in the recruitment process?

Do you understand that if you have taken the Police Officer NTN test within the past year (since January 17, 2024), it is your responsibility to transfer (1) your score, (2) the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and (3) the Public Safety Job Suitability Assessment (PSSA) to the City of Blue Ash via the NTN website?

Did you attach a clear copy of your DD214 with Honorable Discharge (if applicable to you) from the United States Armed Forces? And you understand without attaching your DD214, extra credit points will not be added to a passing score?

Do you currently have an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification (OPOTA)? If so, please attach. NOTE : Not having this certification will not exclude you from the process.

Do you have FULL-TIME Police Patrol Officer experience in the State of Ohio? NOTE : Not having full-time Police Patrol Officer experience will not exclude you from the process.

If your answer is yes to Question 6, please list the names of the Police Departments you served as a FULL-TIME Police Patrol Officer and the dates of service for each. EXAMPLE : (1) 2001-2006 City of Columbus, Ohio; (2) 2006-2022 City of Fairfield, Ohio; (3) 2022-2025 City of Cincinnati, Ohio. I also understand that without listing complete dates of FULL-TIME service with the names of departments following the example above, extra credit points may not be added to a passing score.

Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication with you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.

Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your EMAIL INBOX along with your SPAM and / or JUNK FOLDERS and respond timely?

Required Question

Salary : $72,717 - $97,635