Hillsboro Police Officer

About the role

The Hillsboro Police Department is seeking to maintain an eligibility list for the position of Full-Time Police officer with one (1) immediate opening. All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network to be considered further in the hiring process. The department requires the candidate Public Safety Self Assessments (PSSAs). You can access the assessments through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PSSAs as soon as possible so there is not a delay in your process.

Requirements

• Applicants who have not reached their twenty-first birthday on or before the date of the examination will not be permitted to take the test
• Citizenship Required : Yes
• High School Grad/GED : Yes
• Valid OHIO Driver’s License : Yes
• Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes
• Academy Certification : Must be OPOTA Certified within 30 days of taking the written test.
• Applicants must have been a resident of the State of Ohio immediately preceding the date of the application.
• Applicants must also be an OPOTC certified peace officer within 30 days of the written test.
• The following must be included with the application: Medical History required on application form Veterans must submit DD214 High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent Valid Ohio Driver’s license Birth Certificate
• Submit an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification within 30 days of taking the written test.

Benefits

• The City of Hillsboro offers an excellent benefit package including health/prescription coverage, life insurance, paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• The City of Hillsboro participates in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund.

Pay

Salary Information: Entry Level $23.95 – potential top out 5th year $30.86 (education dependent)