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POWELL, CITY OF 47 HALL STREET POWELL, OHIO 43065 (614)885-5380 http://www.cityofpowell.us
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Updated: December 31, 2024
Classification: Police Officer
The Powell Police Department currently has three (3) vacancies for the Police Officer position. Please visit our city website at https://cityofpowell.us/police-agency/employment/ to review the hiring requirements and potential causes for removal from our Department. The City's recruitment process will take approximately three months with interviews and background checks, but could take longer due to circumstances out of the City's control.
It is expected that successful applicants will start an Academy in early 2025.
Candidates obtaining the minimum required score of 70% on the video-based human relations section of the test through NTN will be invited for an interview with our recruitment panel with interviews being scheduled immediately. Applicants moving forward in the interview process will be scheduled for a final interview with the Chief of Police.
Starting in 2025 schedules will move to twelve (12) hour shifts with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other week or eight (8) hour shifts with one (1) weekend day off each week!
Salary Information: Candidates will be paid while attending an Academy at a salary of $68,470.61.
Once an applicant successfully completes an Academy and is officially sworn in as a Police Officer for the City, their starting salary will be increased to $76,078.46 in 2025. The position tops out at $117,715.83 at the end of 2026, depending on experience, with an 18% increase over the life of the contract (5 steps plus shift differential, OIC, FTO, Retention Incentive pay, and educational incentive pay).
Benefits Information: The City of Powell offers a comprehensive benefits package effective day one of employment while attending an Academy.
Benefits include:
Contact Information:For questions or inquiries, please email the recruitment team.recruitment@cityofpowell.us
Jason NahviHuman Resources Managerext 1050jnahvi@cityofpowell.us
Police Officer Selection Process:
All applicants must successfully complete a written test through the National Testing Network (minimum score of 70% video based/human relations) To schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Law Enforcement, and sign-up for the Powell Police Department. All applicants who take the test will be notified of their individual results
The Police Department requires the candidate to complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) as part of the NTN process. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The City of Powell does not require a PAT (Physical Abilities Test) through NTN
Applicants obtaining the minimum required score of 70% on the video based/human relations portion, through NTN will be immediately scheduled for a panel interview with our Agency.
Applicants selected for a panel interview will be required to submit a Pre-Interview Questionnaire, available through the Police Department’s website at https://cityofpowell.us/police-agency/employment/.
Military experience, current OPOTA certificate, or college degree credits are available for those who qualify, and such credit will be added after the candidate’s overall panel interview score. Candidates must score an 80% with their panel interview, without the military, OPOTA, or education credits applied in order to move forward in the selection process
Applicants who passed the NTN test with a minimum score of 70%; passed their panel interview; meet the requirements to be a City of Powell Police Officer; and do not have a history with any of the automatic disqualifiers will be considered for a final interview with the Chief of Police.
See the Police Officer Selection Process Document for information on the complete interview process.
Applicants will be notified of all elements of the selection process, the expected duration of the selection process, and the agency’s policy on reapplication.
Department Information: The Powell Police Department consists of 20 sworn officers that include the Chief, one Deputy Chief, three Sergeants, two Detectives, thirteen Police Officers, and two civilian clerks. The Police Department is committed to a community policing philosophy and providing its officers with abundant training opportunities. The agency also is constantly upgrading its technology both in the marked police vehicles and at headquarters in order to provide the officers with the best available equipment.
City Information: The City of Powell has a population of over 14,000 residents and is 5.82 square miles. The City is located in Delaware County and has been recognized as a safe and “best place” to live in Ohio and the United States. Powell has a safe, quaint, small-town atmosphere with all of the modern-day conveniences and amenities of a growing city.
Population: 14,286 (2021 census)
Age : Must be 21 or older at the time of appointment
Citizenship Required : United States citizen, or possess a valid permanent resident card
High School Grad/GED : High school diploma or equivalent certificate, with a preference for a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid OHIO Driver's License : Required
Ability to Read/Speak English : Fluently read and speak English
College : Applicant with associate’s degree or equivalent credits from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Academy Certification : Must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Ohio Peace Officer certificate from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. Non-Certified applicants must start an Academy prior to reaching the age of 35. No age limit for currently certified Ohio Police Officers (ORC 124.41, Police Department Qualifications - Police Cadet Program)
Automatic Disqualifiers The following will disqualify a potential candidate from hire for the position of Police Officer: The following disqualify a potential candidate from hire for the position of Police Officer.
Additional Items :
No Felony Convictions
Must be able to successfully complete all stages of the selection process including the application phase, oral interviews, background investigation, truth verification examination, medical examination and psychological examination.
