Police Officer

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
15850 BAGLEY ROAD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130
440-243-1234

Updated: April 24, 2025
***Please submit your application through the link provided (where more information and links are included), to be considered for this position.***

Job Classification: Police Officer

The City of Middleburg Heights Civil Service Commission is currently accepting applications for full-time Police Officer. FrontLine National exam scores will be accepted from exams taken between January 1, 2025 and June 11, 2025. Applications with all necessary attachments must be submitted via your NTN account by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 13, 2025.

Application Packet (found here)

Salary Information: Salary Range is $70,740.80 to $95,430.40

Benefit Information: Excellent benefits provided including pension, health, dental, vision and group life insurance, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave, and uniform allowance.

Candidate Contact:
Sherri Menoes
Civil Service Secretary

Department Overview: Our police department operates using 12 hour shifts. Our primary goal is to engage with our residents and visitors to enhance public safety and engage in a partnership together to problem solve and keep the community of Middleburg Heights safe.

Our specialized units include a Canine Unit, Bicycle Unit, Detective Bureau, Southwest Enforcement Bureau (SWAT), and Mobile Field Force.

The Middleburg Heights Police Department continues to evolve and expand as it meets the needs and concerns of our citizens.

Area Information: The City of Middleburg Heights is approximately eight square miles and is located in Cuyahoga County, approximately 11 miles Southwest of downtown Cleveland.

Population: 16,000

Job Requirements
Age: 21 prior to appointment

Citizenship Required: yes

High School Grad / GED: Required

Driver's License:
Required (If out of state the candidate will be required to obtain an Ohio license)

Ability to Read/Speak English: Required

College:
Bachelor's Degree; or four years of full-time active Military Service with honorable discharge; or associate degree and two years of law enforcement experience; or three years of law enforcement experience.

Academy Certification:
Not required, however additional credit is given to candidates who are (OPOTA) state certified.

Prior Experience: Not required

Additional Requirements:
Candidates shall also be required to submit to a thorough background check, polygraph examination, psychological and medical examination, physical agility examination, drug screen and any other additional methods necessary to ascertain the qualifications and abilities of the candidate.

Hiring Process:
All candidates scoring 70% and above on the examination will be placed on the eligibility list. Upon notification of an opening, the Civil Service Commission will certify names to the Police Chief for further consideration.

Additional Credit:
Candidates who have received a passing score of 70% or more, shall be granted the following additional credit for higher education, training and military service providing the candidate has furnished proof of successful completion of the following:

Military Service- additional credit of 10% of grade (Copy of DD214 with Honorable Discharge) Service of less than 180 consecutive days shall not be eligible for credit

Bachelor Degree- additional credit of 5% of grade for a degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Criminology or Justice Studies from an accredited college or university

Current Ohio Police Officer Training Academy(OPOTA) certification for full time officer - additional credit of 2% of grade
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 70,740.00 95,430.00 Per Year