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BEDFORD, CITY OF 165 CENTER RD BEDFORD, OHIO 44146 440-735-6501
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Updated: April 21, 2025
Position Title: Patrol Officer
Application Requirements and Process
The City of Bedford Civil Service Commission will be establishing a list of candidates for the position of Patrol Officer for the City of Bedford Police Department. The written test will be administered through the National Testing Network (NTN) at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
A copy of the candidate’s Driver’s License and High School Diploma or GED are required to be uploaded at NTN.
The City of Bedford Civil Service Commission will be awarding additional points for the following:
· City of Bedford Residency (1 Point)
· Military Service (2 Points) Copy of DD214 form with honorable discharge and re-entry eligibility code that reflects this status. The following military re-entry codes will not be acceptable for additional points, including, but not limited to RE- 4R, most RE-3's and some RE-2's.
· Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate within the last two years (1 point) or documentation of law enforcement employment within the last two years (pay stub or letter from employer) (2 points) (capped at 2 points).
· Associate (1 Point) or Bachelor’s degree (2 Points) from an accredited university (capped at 2 points).
All candidates must provide copies of the above transcripts, certificates, and proof of residency to receive additional points.
Please ensure all documentation is uploaded on NTN. The Civil Service Commission and the City of Bedford are not responsible for ensuring your application is complete and that all documentation has been received.
If you have any questions or difficulty uploading your documents, send an email to the following:
jhowland@bedfordoh.gov and azgrabik@bedfordoh.gov
Eligible candidates will be required to successfully complete an extensive background investigation, physical agility testing, polygraph examination, psychological examination, drug testing, personal interview, and medical exam.
BY ORDER OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF BEDFORD, OHIO
The City of Bedford is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Information: The salary for new officers is $72,571, but the starting salary for experienced officers is commensurate with full-time equivalent years of service. The salary includes six-month step increases until the maximum salary of $86,653 at three years. Candidates with 3 years or more of experience start at the top salary.
Benefit Information: The department offers paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and personal time. The City of Bedford offers excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance and Ohio Police and Fire Pension Plan. Additional bonuses include firearms proficiency, clothing allowance, education reimbursement, longevity, nightshift shift differential, and the ability to work out on-duty.
Close Date: None at this time (See note below).
Please note: You must upload all required documents and complete your PHQ by the listed close date to make the eligibility list. If completed after the close date, you will be added to a future eligibility list. When no date is listed above, a new list may be pulled at any time.
*Candidates must complete PSSA and PHQ to be considered for position.
Candidate Contact PersonAnnie ZgrabikAdministrative Assistant to the Finance Director440-735-6502azgrabik@bedfordoh.gov
Department Overview
The City of Bedford is a southeast suburb of the City of Cleveland. The Bedford Police Department is comprised of the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, two Lieutenants, four Sergeants, five Detectives, and twenty-one Patrol Officers. Officers hold assignments in several specialized units including a Motorcycle Unit, Bicycle Unit, and School Resource Officer. The Bedford Police Department is also a member of Southeast Area Law Enforcement (SEALE), and has several members assigned to the SEALE SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, Narcotics Unit, Crisis Intervention Unit, Crash Investigation Team, and Missing Persons Unit. Bedford Police Officers also hold assignments with the United States Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task and the FBI Cleveland Cartel Gang Narcotics and Laundering Task Force.
The Bedford Police Departments also offers an extensive in-service training program that includes monthly firearms training, defensive tactics training, EVOC, and force on force training to include munitions.
City/County/Area Information
The City of Bedford, a southeast suburb of Cleveland, Ohio located in Cuyahoga County, is five square miles and has a population of 13,073. The City of Bedford is mostly residential and is also home to the Bedford City School District and many businesses, including a large pharmaceutical manufacturer and the Bedford Automile.
Population: 13,073
Job Requirements
Age: 21 years old or older at time of start date with no maximum age limit US Citizen: YesHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid State Driver’s License: US Driver’s license required at time of application.Ability to Read/Speak English YesVision: 20/20 correctedCollege: None required, but credit added upon passing the test.Academy Certification: None required, but points for OPOTA certification within the last two years will be added upon passing the test. If a candidate is chosen and he/she does not possess OPOTA certification the department is willing to send the candidate to the academy with pay, if necessary.Prior Experience: Not required, but payrate may vary depending on experience. See prior experience incentives below.Hiring Process: Candidates are required to take the entrance exam through NTN. Additionally, the candidate will be required to successfully complete an extensive background check, physical agility testing, polygraph, at least one panel interview, psychological test, drug testing, and medical physical.
Prior Experience Incentives
Amount of prior experience would dictate starting payrate to align with new officer six-month step increases.
Working Conditions
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