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Police Officer Application
HOW DO I BECOME A POLICE
OFFICER ?
You must be a resident of Ohio (or
be a resident at time of appointment) for the following to apply to you:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/experience requirement:
 | A two year degree in any field OR |
| 4 years of ACTIVE, FULL time law
enforcement |
AGE REQUIREMENT:
| You must be at least 21 years old to be
appointed. |
SMOKING PROHIBITED:
| Police Officers hired from the eligible
list resulting from this examination are prohibited from using tobacco
products at the time of and after appointment. |
CHARACTER:
| No person who has been convicted of a
felony shall be appointed as a Police Officer. A candidate may be
disqualified for evidence of character clearly unsuited for police
services. A comprehensive background check is part of the selection
process. |
DRIVER’S LICENSE:
| You will need a valid Ohio motor
vehicle operator’s license before you will be hired. |
MEDICAL EXAM:
| You will be required to pass both a
medical examination and a psychological evaluation before you are
appointed. |
PHYSICAL ABILITY EXAM:
| You will be required to pass a physical
agility test before you are appointed. |
ACADEMY TRAINING:
| All candidates appointed as full-time
police officers as the result of this examination that are not already
certified will be required to attend a certified academy. |
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
| All candidates appointed as full-time
police officers will be required to live within a local phone call of the
City of Tiffin. |
DUTIES
| A Police Officer works under
supervision to perform law enforcement duties, protecting life, property,
and the civil rights of individuals. Primary duties include patrol;
interacting with citizens to provide service and render assistance : and
preparing and completing records, reports, and other paperwork documenting
incidents for use in prosecution. A Police Officer is dispatched to crime
and emergency scenes in
response to reported violations , accidents, domestic disputes and abuses,
and other incidents: Carries
out crime scene duties; makes arrest and performs search and seizure;
conducts investigations; and interviews witnesses, suspects, and
complainants. |
SALARY FOR FIRST YEAR
PATROLMAN (2008)
| $18.36 STARTING HOURLY WAGE* |
*There are longevity bonuses and
educational bonuses in addition to the regular salary.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
| YOU MUST TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAM IN ORDER TO BE
PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR APPOINTMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER! |
At the examination site, applicants must present a
current valid photo identification with their signature, such as a current
motor vehicle operators license.
YOU WILL BE ADVISED AT THE EXAMINATION SITE HOW TO
CLAIM ANY OF THE PREFERENCES LISTED BELOW
1. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE-If you are claiming
veteran’s preference you must submit a copy of your DD form 214 (Release
From Active Duty) in order to receive proper credit. Qualifying service must
have been in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Air Force of the
United States. Please note that active duty exclusively for training in the
National Guard or reserves does NOT qualify you for veteran’s preference.
2. CERTIFICATION PREFERENCE-If you are claiming
Ohio certification preference you must submit a copy of your certification
in order to receive proper credit.
NO APPLICANT HAS THE RIGHT TO A MAKEUP EXAMINATION
DUE TO PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL CONFLICTS ON THE TESTING DATE AND APPLICANTS
ARE ADVISED TO CONSIDER THIS BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION.
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