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New Albany - Police Officer - New Hires & Lateral Transfers) / New Albany Police Dispatcher

Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio · Albany, New York Metropolitan Area · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$150k/yrFull-time

The City of New Albany is accepting test scores for 911 Dispatchers and Police Officers. Below are the details for each role.

About the role

The New Albany Police Department is committed to strong community interaction to protect life and property. Officers engage in activities such as vacation house checks, self-defense classes, Citizen Police Academy, neighborhood patrols, bicycle safety programs, and maintaining a presence on the school campus. The department holds National CALEA Accreditation and is reaccredited as of 2023.

Dispatcher Hiring Process

  • Take the Emergency Communications Exam with the National Testing Network and submit scores to New Albany.
  • Complete the National Testing Network’s personal history questionnaire.
  • Obtain a passing score (candidates are contacted via email if they pass).
  • Complete an employment application and Personal History Questionnaire for the City of New Albany.
  • Attend an initial interview with the Dispatch Manager.
  • Undergo a thorough background check.
  • Attend a final interview with the New Albany City Manager and Chief of Police (if recommended).
  • Receive a conditional offer of employment if successful.
  • Complete a drug screening, psychological evaluation, and lie-detector examination.
  • Receive a final offer of employment.

Police Officer Hiring Process

  • Take the Law Enforcement-Frontline Exam with the National Testing Network and submit scores to New Albany.
  • Obtain a passing score (scores are pulled monthly or bimonthly; candidates are contacted via email).
  • Complete the employment application and NAPD Personal History Questionnaire.
  • Pass the physical test and attend a short interview.
  • Undergo a thorough background check.
  • Successfully complete an oral board interview with a panel.
  • Attend a final interview with the New Albany City Manager and Chief of Police (if recommended).
  • Receive a conditional offer of employment if successful.
  • Complete a drug screening, medical pension exam, psychological evaluation, and lie-detector examination.
  • Receive a final offer of employment.

Lateral Candidates for Police Officer

Current police officers in Ohio may apply as lateral hires and may be placed at an advanced step in the pay range based on training and experience. Out-of-state candidates must complete a physical test and an Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to become certified in Ohio. Candidates are fully employed and receive all benefits while attending the academy.

Pay

Police Officer Pay Scale (upon graduation from police academy)

  • Step 1: $73,632
  • Step 2: $84,207
  • Step 3: $94,783
  • Step 4: $105,358
  • Step 5: $115,933

Starting pay prior to graduation: $70,828.

Annual compensation enhancements for education and military experience:

  • Associate’s degree: 0.10%
  • Honorable discharge from military service: 0.25%
  • Bachelor’s degree: 0.25%
  • Military Service and Bachelor’s Degree: 0.50%
  • Master’s or professional degree: 0.75%
  • Military Service and Master’s Degree: 1.00%

Benefits

All New Albany Police Department employees receive the following benefits:

  • City participates in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (dispatchers) or Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (police officers).
  • Health insurance beginning on the 31st day of employment.
  • Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare and/or Dependent Care).
  • Life insurance paid by the city at 1.5x annual salary up to $150,000.
  • Short-term disability paid by the city.
  • Dental and vision insurance paid by the city.
  • Voluntary benefits available (Ohio Deferred Compensation, Supplemental Life insurance, Accident insurance).
  • Education reimbursement up to $12,000.
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, and earned Compensatory Leave).
  • Shift differential.
  • Uniforms and allowances (initial issue and replacement of equipment and uniforms; plain clothes allowance for certain positions).

Observation and Ride-Along Opportunities

  • Prospective dispatchers can schedule an observation with the dispatch team. Contact Alex Pack at apack@newalbanypolice.org to schedule. After completing an observation, you’ll receive a voucher to cover testing and application fees.
  • Prospective police officers can schedule a ride-along. Contact Sgt. Ian McCord at imccord@newalbanypolice.org to schedule. After completing the ride-along, you’ll receive a voucher to cover testing and application fees.

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