Job Information

ST. BERNARD, VILLAGE OF
110 WASHINGTON AVE
ST. BERNARD, OHIO 45217
5134827490

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Updated: February 18, 2025

Position Title: Police Officer

The Village of St. Bernard is looking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer! Candidates must complete National Testing Network's Frontline National Exam, Public Safety Self Assessment and Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) to be considered for this position.

Lateral Transfer Application and job posting information https://www.cityofstbernard.org/services-departments/civil-service-commission

Applications needed for lateral transfer candidates only.

DEADLINE: Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5:00pm

Salary Information: $63,364 - $84,779+

Benefit Information:

Medical, dental, and vision available
12-hour shifts with every other weekend off
3-year top out for salary
2% retention incentive annually
Longevity pay after 5 years of service
Bi-Annual Holiday Pay
Shift Differential Incentive

Department Contact:
Heidi Culbertson
Administrative Assistant/Civil Service Clerk
513-482-7490
cityclerk@cityofstbernard.org

Department Overview: The St. Bernard Police Dept. handles in excess of 10,000 calls for service annually and offers an opportunity to police in many challenging environments. It is a rewarding career in a progressive police department. The department has one immediate opening to fill.

Area Information: St. Bernard borders Cincinnati in Hamilton County and has a very diverse population of nearly 5,000 residents, as well as a strong industrial base. It is located along I-75 and near I-71. This makes it uniquely positioned near a variety of recreational and cultural venues. Our location offers plenty of opportunity for police action, but with quiet, residential areas as well.

Population: Approx. 4,600

Job Requirements

Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age and must be prior to 41st birthday for original appointment, or a to previous department for lateral transfers.

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Academy Certification:
Not Required

Prior Experience:
Not Required

Additional Requirements:
Applicant must be willing to submit to the following: Background Check, Polygraph Test, Personal Interview, Psychological Examination, Physical Examination and Physical Agility Test

Hiring Process:

Applicants may be exempt from the FrontLine National exam and physical agility test if they meet the following criteria: OPOTA Certified with 2 years of full-time experience with a municipal department, with no disciplinary action resulting in suspension or loss of pay within the last 12 months.
Applicants who are exempt from the FrontLine National exam will be automatically included on the list of candidates to be administered the assessment exam and oral interview.
The Civil Service Commission will notify applicants of assessment and oral interview dates upon completion of Physical Agility.
Following the FrontLine National exam the Civil Service will select 10 of the candidates receiving the highest scores on the written exam and any candidates meeting the requirements to be considered exempt from the written exam to be administered the Physical Agility Test (pass/fail), assessment exam and the oral interview portions of the test. The assessment exam will be worth 60% of the final grade and the oral interview will be worth the remaining 40% of the final grade.
The Physical Agility Test will given by the St. Bernard Police Department. Eligible candidates will be sent date and time of agility test as well as additional information via email. Physician release will be required (form provided by Village)
The assessment exam will consist of 5 questions/scenarios and will be graded by three officers the from the St. Bernard Police Department.
The oral interview will be conducted by a panel of six members from St. Bernard Administration and will consist of ten questions.

Equal Opportunity:
The Village of St. Bernard is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Credit:
All military veterans will receive 20% additional credit on overall score at end of process, provided minimum score of 70% on each part of exam is attained.

Additional credits available (added to overall score at end of process):
Two-Year College Degree = 5%
Four-Year College Degree = 10%
State of Ohio Police Officer Certification = 10%
Police Officer Certification from state other that Ohio = 5%

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