Patrol Officer Step 1

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, CITY OF
7307 AVON BELDEN RD
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO 44039
440-353-0513

Updated: January 13, 2025
***Please submit your application through the link provided (where more information and links are included), to be considered for this position.***

Position Title: Patrol Officer Step 1
The City of North Ridgeville is building an eligibility list for entry level Patrol Officers. Applications and scores will be accepted December 2, 2024 to February 17, 2025. Candidates must complete the NTN exam, Public Safety Self Awareness (PSSA) and City Application by February 17, 2025 in order to be considered for the eligibility list. *Agility Certificates will be accepted until February 17, 2025, to allow participants to take the February 16th Tri-C Agility Exam.
Salary Information: $71,281.60 for 2025
Benefit Information:
Paid Police Academy Training
Three-day weekend off every other week
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance offered at date of hire
Ability to retire at 52 years old & 25 years of service
Candidate Contact Person:
Tina Wieber
Deputy Clerk of Council
440-353-0513

Requirements: Must be a US Citizen, ability to speak English, age 21-45, provide a valid driver's license, High School Graduate or GED equivalent and a passing grade for Physical Agility Testing must be uploaded to NTN. Please contact Tri-C for more information on agility testing.
Extra credit will be given upon successful completion of the written test in the following categories once proof is submitted along with the application packet.
Military (15% for completed entry level training or 20% completed service honorably discharged)
College Transcript (5 pts)
OPOTA (2 pts)
Department Overview:
The city of North Ridgeville is committed to hiring ethical, honest and moral employees who will treat all citizens with respect, dignity and understanding. The occupation of police officer carries with it an expectation of being held to a "higher standard" when viewed by the public in general. Specifically, the public expects its officers to obey the laws they enforce, they expect them to serve as role models in their moral character and social behavior, they expect them to refrain from acts such as abusive use of alcohol and drugs. In short, the public expects its officers to stand behind their oath of office and execute their duties in a truthful and conscientious manner.
The mission of the North Ridgeville Police Department is to work in alliance with our citizens in providing professional police services that will enhance the quality of life for this community. We believe that this is best accomplished through the fair and impartial application of the law administered in a caring and responsible manner
Area Information: North Ridgeville is 25 square miles and the largest city in land area and third largest population in Lorain County with 35,280 residents and growing. North Ridgeville is primarily residential with rapidly growing retail and industrial areas.
Hiring Process: Applicants placed on the eligibility list who are called in for an interview shall be required to pass a Computer Voice Stress Analysis, psychological examination and a physical examination as determined by the Police & Fireman's Disability & Pension Fund and shall be conducted prior to the hiring of a candidate. Medical examination fee will be paid by the City.
Additional Requirements: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, carrying, running, jumping, dragging, pushing, use of force, defending self, etc. To do so officers must possess the following physical abilities: Possess muscle groups that can sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time. Muscle groups that can produce adequate, single maximal effort. The ability to exert yourself physically over a period of time (cardiovascular endurance/aerobic capacity) without getting winded or out of breath. Muscle groups that can produce adequate dynamic strengths (to include core muscles)
Physically be able to use the following equipment: Handcuffs, handguns, long guns, police vehicles and all related emergency equipment, two-way radios, computers, baton(s), OC Spray, flashlight, energy devices, tire deflation devices, safety equipment, evidence collection equipment, software data collection/extraction data bases, cameras, animal traps, dog noose, speed determination devices, measuring devices, fingerprint processing equipment, telephones, etc.
The ability to see details at close range - Near Vision. The ability to see details at a distance - Far vision. The ability to see objects or movements of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead - Peripheral Vision. The ability to see under low light conditions - Night Vision. The ability to hear at acceptable standards. Speech Recognition - The ability to hear, identify and understand the speech of another person. Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly, so others can understand you. Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a motor vehicle.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 71,281.00 Per Year