Police Officer-Tallmadge Police Department

Tallmadge Police Department
53 Northeast Ave
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
330-351-3796

Updated: September 16, 2024

Position Title: Police Officer

The Tallmadge Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer, with one position needed immediately and the potential for additional openings. To be considered, candidates must complete the following by 12:00 p.m. on October 9, 2024:

Submit an application to the Civil Service Department (46 North Ave, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278).
Complete the Frontline National Law Enforcement Exam and the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA).
Salary Information:
Starting: $32.95/hour
After 6 months: $34.19/hour
After 1 year: $36.37/hour
After 2 years: $37.10/hour
After 3 years: $39.94/hour
After 3.5 years: $40.37/hour
These rates are based on the current contract, which will be renegotiated for 2025.

Benefits Information:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
80 hours of vacation after one year
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
12-hour shifts
Life insurance
$1,200 initial uniform allowance
$4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Job Requirements:
Age: Must be at least 21 years old and less than 35 years old at the time of appointment
U.S. Citizen: Yes
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Driver's License: Must have a valid driver's license
Language Skills: Must be able to read and write the English language
College: Not required
Academy Certification: Not required
Prior Experience: Not required
Necessary Certifications: None required
Physical Agility Test Standards:
PercentageScore
99-9510
90-807
75-605
55-403
35-201
15-50
Hiring Process:
Background investigations will be conducted on those candidates whose names are forwarded by the Civil Service Department. This includes a series of interviews: integrity interview, polygraph, panel interview, chief's interview, and any necessary follow-up interviews. A physical agility test is required to be considered for employment. Upon selection and conditional offer of employment, candidates must successfully complete post-conditional offer requirements, including a psychological assessment, medical exam, and drug screening.

Candidates who are currently OPOTA certified and either currently serve or have served as a sworn law enforcement officer in Ohio within the last year may apply through the lateral testing requirements.

For more information and to access the necessary application materials, visit the City of Tallmadge's website.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 32.00 40.00 Per Hour