Job Information

AVON, CITY OF, DIVISION OF POLICE
36080 CHESTER ROAD
AVON, OHIO 44011
440-937-7805
https://www.cityofavon.com/

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Updated: October 06, 2025

Job Classification: Police Officer

The City of Avon is accepting test results for entry level police officer from October 7th through November 14th, 2025, at 11:59PM.

The department requires:

· Copy of a valid driver license

· Copy of High School diploma, GED or highest degree attained

If the items above are not submitted/uploaded, the candidate will not be considered.

For those applicants that receive a minimum passing score (65% on the video AND 70% on the reading and writing), Extra Credit points are given for the following:

· Current Ohio Peace Officer Certification (OPOTA) - 10%

· Current Peace Officer Certification other than Ohio - 5%

· Bachelor's Degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice - 10%

· Bachelor's Degree in any field of study - 5%

· Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science - 5 %

· Military Service - 5%

*20% points maximum

Any documentation for extra credit MUST BE uploaded at the time scores are submitted. If documentation is not uploaded, extra credit will not be issued.

Hiring Process:

· Testing and Receiving Application: October 7 - November 14, 2025. The NTN minimum passing score for Avon is set at 65% on the video portion and 70% on the reading and writing.

· Interviews: Candidates will be interviewed by members of the Avon Police Department command staff during the process.

· Physical Fitness Assessment: Candidates will be required to successfully complete a physical fitness assessment as part of the background process for the City of Avon which consists of the 30^th percentile of the Cooper Standards in push-ups, sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run.

· Background: A complete and thorough background investigation will be completed by the investigative division of the Avon Police Department.

· Salary Information: Starting salary $35.11/hour ($73,034.13) to $41.70 ($86,728.03) with OPOTA certification. Without OPOTA certification while attending the academy, $23.35/hour.

· Benefits Information: Paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, medical, dental, vision, education stipend, clothing allowance, longevity and life insurance available.

Job Requirements

Citizenship Required: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid OHIO Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Must have corrected vision in both eyes to 20/20 and no color blindness

Academy Certification: Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification (OPOTA) preferred but not required prior to appointment. Non-certified candidates will be enrolled in an academy as soon as practical after appointment.

Prior Experience: Preferred but not required

Standards for Employment: There are high standards for employment for police employees. This is necessary for police employees represent our government and help protect the rights of citizens and our community.

This requires the agency to do an extensive background investigation to determine a candidate’s suitability for employment. Various matters may disqualify candidates from the selection process. Not only are a candidate’s truthfulness and honesty regarding past behavior such conditions for employment, but the specific facts revealed regarding past behavior may also cause disqualification from the selection process. Although various factors may lead to immediate disqualification of a candidate, the department also retains the right and the discretion to determine which candidates to select or not select for employment; merely meeting the minimum standards for employment does not, in itself, have any bearing on a candidate’s prospect for hire.

Job Description:
NATURE OF WORK
Responsible to enforce all local, state and federal laws within the City of Avon.

SUPERVISION
Work is performed under the direction of a Sergeant. Work is performed within the guidelines of policies and procedures of the City of Avon and the Avon Police Department with some discretion in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Work is reviewed daily by supervisors through reports and performance evaluations.

Applications submitted that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for employment.

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