Job Information

SOUTH EUCLID, CITY OF
1349 SOUTH GREEN RD
SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO 44121
216-381-0400

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Updated: December 11, 2024

Position Title: Police Officer

The City of South Euclid Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer. Candidates are required to complete the following to be considered for the position:

NTN's Frontline National Exam
Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA)
Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) Must be Completed

Salary Information:

Starting salary 2024: $69,740 after 2 years $87,175.

Starting salary 2025: $71,832 after 2 years $89,790.

Benefit Information: Benefits include full medical, prescription, vision, and dental packages. Retirement after 25 years of service through Ohio Police Fire and Pension. Paid Vacation, 13 Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave. Educational Reimbursement, Clothing Allowance, Shooting Bonus, Specialty Unit Pay, and Physical Fitness Bonuses

Department Contact
Lisa Gross, Administrative Assistant
216-691-4252
lgross@sepolice.us

Department Overview:

Specialized Opportunities:
South Euclid PD is one of six-member cities that comprise E.D.G.E. (Eastside Department Group Enforcement). EDGE conducts operations throughout Cuyahoga County and consists of the following units:
SWAT Unit
Mobile Field Force
Bomb Disposal Unit
Crisis Intervention Team
Traffic Investigation Team

South Euclid Police Department also offers:
Uniform Patrol Division
Detective Bureau
K-9 Unit
Motorcycle Unit
Bicycle Unit
SRO School Resource Officer
Honor Guard

City Information: The City of South Euclid is an inner-ring suburb located on the eastside of Cleveland. The City consists of a full time police department, fire department and service department, proudly serving a population of 21,608. The city has a total land mass area of 4.65 miles. South Euclid has three elementary schools, one junior high school and four city owned parks. The South Euclid Police Department currently has 35 full-time sworn officers, two part-time officers, Auxiliary Unit, and three civilian support staff. We are currently seeking to hire an additional five to seven full time officers.

Population: 21,608

Job Requirements

Age:
21 years of age and maximum of 35 years of age

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Needed at time of hire. US Driver's License required at time of application

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

College:

3% extra credit for a bachelor’s degree
3% extra credit for military service with honorable discharge
3% extra credit for Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate (police academy)

Academy Certification:
Preferred but not required

Prior Experience:
No

Necessary Certifications:
If appointed, must be able to obtain the following:
Ohio Driver’s License

Additional Requirements:

Passing Physical Agility Test (PAT) consisting of the following activities:
1.5-mile run
Sit-ups (timed one minute)
Push-ups (timed one minute)
Each event is scored separately and the participant must meet the COOPER INSTITUTE OF AEROBIC RESEARCH STANDARDS on each event to obtain a passing certificate

Hiring Process:
Successful candidates must pass a competitive exam (administered by the National Testing Network), physical agility test (administered by an approved testing site), background investigation, voice stress analysis (polygraph), personality test, and at least one in-person interview.
If a conditional offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit to a psychological exam, physical exam, and drug screen.

Criminal Activity:
Applicant will be disqualified if:

Convicted of a felony
Convicted of any offense which can be considered domestic violence
Convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses, within five years of the date of application
Convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude
Other criminal convictions or arrests will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Driving Activity:
Applicant will be disqualified if:

Convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs within three years from the date of application
Convicted of fleeing & eluding police within three years from the date of application
Convicted of driving on a suspended license within three years from the date of application
Other traffic offenses will be considered on a case-by-case basis

South Euclid Civil Service Commission
Mark A. Zamiska, Chairman/Secretary
James Valentine & Diana Brown

The City of South Euclid, Ohio
Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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