Police Officer

An open competitive Civil Service exam will be administered through the National Testing Network (NTN) to establish an Eligibility List for Police Officer. All NTN testing must be completed by the posted application closing date.

About the role

Police Officers maintain law and order, investigate crimes, and protect life and property throughout the City by enforcing the laws and ordinances of the City of Fairfield and the State of Ohio.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• High school diploma or GED (Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and/or State of Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Certificate preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum age 21 at the time of the exam
• Not eligible for original appointment to the Fairfield Police Department on or after 35th birthday, unless you have prior service in the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund or prior service as a Law Enforcement Officer which is eligible for service credit transfer to OP&F
• Residency within Butler County or any contiguous county in Ohio (Preble, Montgomery, Warren, Hamilton, Clermont) or in Dearborn, Franklin, or Union County, Indiana

Qualifications

• Applicants who have already completed the Academy and are eligible to become a certified peace officer in the State of Ohio prior to hire may receive a $5,000 signing bonus upon successful completion of the probationary period. Proof of Academy completion and OPOTA certification is required.
• After receiving the signing bonus, the employee must continue employment with the City of Fairfield for two years from the end of the probationary period.

Selection process

• Achieve a passing score on the NTN exam
• Pass a physical agility test
• Pass a CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analyzer) exam
• Pass a medical physical (including drug screen) and psychological exam
• Pass a background check

In the event of a tie score, priority in ranking is determined by the date and time the application is received.

Pay

$36.51–$48.82 hourly ($75,940.80–$101,545.60 annually, based on 2,069.75 hours per year, depending on qualifications and years of service).

Schedule

Probationary period: 1 year.