POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER

About the role

City of Macedonia, Ohio Civil Service Competitive Examination for Police Officer. No prior experience or academy necessary; paid academy training available for successful candidates after appointment. Applications available at Macedonia City Center, 9691 Valley View Road and via the city's website: https://www.macedonia.oh.us/departments/human-resources. Applications must be submitted via e‑mail, mail, or hand‑delivery no sooner than Friday, August 21, 2026 through Monday, October 5, 2026, with a final deadline of 2:00 p.m. on October 5, 2026. Falsification results in disqualification. E‑mail applications to jhoover@macedonia.oh.us.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 21 years of age at time of application
• Current and valid Ohio driver’s license (documentation must accompany application)

Requirements

• Take the Frontline National examination through National Testing Network and submit score by October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.; must score ≥70% to be ranked.
• Additional credit (max 20 points) for:
  • 10 points – minimum 2 years prior continuous full‑time police officer experience (separation within last year)
  • 5 points – current peace officer certification or academy enrollment
  • 5 points – Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
  • 5 points – prior military service (DD 214 showing honorable discharge)
• Physical Agility Test: OPOTC Academy Physical Agility Certificate within last 12 months OR Certificate of Completion of PAT from Tri‑C Police Training Academy (Western Campus, Parma, OH). Tri‑C PAT valid one year; offered Sept 20 and Oct 18, 2026; schedule by calling 216.785.2189.
• Documentation for all credits and PAT must be on file with the Macedonia Civil Service Commission no later than Oct 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
• Eligible candidates must pass psychological, physical, polygraph, EKG, drug screening (periodic during employment), background check, and personal interview.
• Must be a non‑smoker and remain non‑smoker for duration of employment.

Pay

Wage (2026) range: $83,470.05 – $95,929.60, depending on prior comparable law‑enforcement experience.

Benefits

• Paid peace officer academy training available (conditioned on signing a two‑year agreement; reimbursement required if separation occurs within two years of completing FTO training)
• Accrued time may be transferred for candidates with police experience; prior service transfers unused sick leave up to a maximum of 960 sick hours
• Contract includes $1.50 per hour night‑shift differential
• Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage