Entry Level Patrol Officer

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: announces an open-competitive examination to create an eligible list for the classification of:

POLICE PATROL OFFICER- Entry Level

DATE OF ISSUE: May 7, 2026

Please apply online at https://medinaoh.org/job-opportunities/ or in person at 132 N. Elmwood Ave, Medina, Ohio 44256 in the Civil Service Office.

DEADLINE is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, to have Application submitted, documentation uploaded, & TEST completed. ONLY SCORES posted on the NTN portal within 5 business days of deadline will be accepted.

SALARY: $70,740.80-$90,292.80/annually ($34.01-$43.41/hourly) plus time and a half for approved overtime work. These wages include the city’s contribution of 10% towards the employees’ contribution to the Police & Firemen’s Disability and Pension Fund under a deferred plan. Benefits include uniform allowance, group hospitalization/or opt-out stipend, sick leave, paid holidays, paid vacations, personal days, longevity and education pay.

NATURE OF WORK: Protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be 21 years of age, but be less than 35 years of age at time of appointment. No criminal record other than minor traffic violations. OPOTA certification not required to apply, but successful completion of course and certification is required before serving of probationary period.

NATURE OF EXAMINATION: Please Plan Ahead for All Required Dates- There are 3 parts to the process:

1. All candidates will participate in a National Testing Network (NTN) written exam to rank the candidates.

· To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement, and sign-up for the City of Medina Police Department. Deadline: June 8, 2026, at 11:59pm

· A passing score of 70% or better is needed to move on.

2*. All candidates who pass the written test, will be asked to participate in a physical fitness test on June 13th*.

· Will be scored as pass/fail using OPOTA standards (2 End and 1 Basic must be achieved to pass)

· One retake is allowed is any part of the test is failed: must be scheduled between June 14th-June 20th.

3. Candidates who pass the written test and physical fitness test, will advance to the oral board interview portion of the examination process on June 26th and 27th.

Steps to determine physical, mental, and character fitness will not be taken prior to establishing an eligible list but will be part of the total testing procedure, the failure of which can be cause for removal of name from the eligible list. A thorough background investigation, drug testing, psychological examination, polygraph and any other method necessary to ascertain the applicant’s qualifications will be administered and if any negative information is obtained, this could disqualify an applicant for this position. Testing results and scores are subject to all public record laws.

EXTRA POINTS: The Commissionhas set the extra credit points not to exceed five (5) points

1. Military Service: 5 points for completed service and honorably discharged from uniformed service or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service. (DD-214)

2. Four-year Degree: 5 points for a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.(Official transcript required) Two-year Associate Degree: 2 points for a two-year associate degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement fields from an accredited college or university. (Official transcript required)

3. Ohio Peace Officer’ Training Academy: 5 points for successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council’s and copy of a valid certification required.

4. Service as an Auxiliary (Special) with the Medina Police Department: 3 points for a minimum of one year’s service (letter from department stating service time required).

5. State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: 2 points for Level B or higher.

WRITTEN PROOF MUST BE UPLOAD TO NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK PORTAL BY JUNE 8, 2026, TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL CREDIT. EXTRA CREDIT POINTS WILL BE ADDED TO AN APPLICANT’S WRITTEN SCORE of 70% or better.

PROBATION: The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral part of the examination process and shall be used to closely observe the employee's work, to give the employee full opportunity to demonstrate successful performance on the job, and to remove any employee whose performance does not meet required work standards. No appointment shall be deemed final until the appointee has satisfactorily served the probationary period, from first workday, of not less than one year. At the request of the appointing authority, the Commission may extend an employee's probationary period.

ACCOMMODATIONS: An applicant may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application/examination process through NTN by completing the appropriate Reasonable Testing Accommodation form and providing supporting documentation to NTN as stated and instructed on their website. Do not schedule your exam until you are informed of the decision in writing within 5-7 business days of receipt of your completed paperwork.

Pay: $34.01 - $43.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person