Summary
Description The Cleveland Heights PD 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.Typical Qualifications Minimum requirements:Must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 40 years of age at the time of applyingMust be a US or naturalized citizenPossess valid and current OPOTA certificationValid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving recordAt least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employmentMust pass the Ohio Police and Fire Pension medical examinationSupplemental Information Comprehensive Benefits Signing Bonus of $5,000; $2,500.00 to be paid at time of hire, $2,500.00 to be paid upon 1 year of employment.Salary based on experience ranging between $82,013.77-$93,051.48. 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's degree$20,000 educational tuition reimbursementAnnual clothing allowance bonus of $1400Annual firearms proficiency bonus of 5% of base payCompensatory time with annual payoutAnnual sick time bonus$10,000 life insurance policyOpportunity 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 InstructorFull group health coverage12-hour shiftsOP&F pension88 hours of paid holiday24 hours of paid personal timeVacation accrual starting at 80 hours annuallyLongevity payTake home care programThe City of Cleveland Heights offers permanent full time employees an excellent benefits package!Comprehensive Medical & Dental PlanPaid Time OffLife InsuranceDeferred Compensation PlansEmployee Assistance Program#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Description The Cleveland Heights PD 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.Typical Qualifications Minimum requirements:Must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 40 years of age at the time of applyingMust be a US or naturalized citizenPossess valid and current OPOTA certificationValid Ohio driver's license and acceptable driving recordAt least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employmentMust pass the Ohio Police and Fire Pension medical examinationSupplemental Information Comprehensive Benefits Signing Bonus of $5,000; $2,500.00 to be paid at time of hire, $2,500.00 to be paid upon 1 year of employment.Salary based on experience ranging between $82,013.77-$93,051.48. 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's degree$20,000 educational tuition reimbursementAnnual clothing allowance bonus of $1400Annual firearms proficiency bonus of 5% of base payCompensatory time with annual payoutAnnual sick time bonus$10,000 life insurance policyOpportunity 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 InstructorFull group health coverage12-hour shiftsOP&F pension88 hours of paid holiday24 hours of paid personal timeVacation accrual starting at 80 hours annuallyLongevity payTake home care programThe City of Cleveland Heights offers permanent full time employees an excellent benefits package!Comprehensive Medical & Dental PlanPaid Time OffLife InsuranceDeferred Compensation PlansEmployee Assistance Program#J-18808-Ljbffr
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