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WICKLIFFE POLICE DEPARTMENT 28730 RIDGE RD WICKLIFFE, OHIO 44092 440-943-1234 https://www.cityofwickliffe.com
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Updated: September 05, 2025
Job Classification: Full-Time Patrol Officer
The Wickliffe Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Full-Time Patrol Officer. Candidates are required to take the NTN Frontline exam and PSSA. All testing must be completed by October 6th, 2025. Candidates are also required to complete the department application found here: https://www.cityofwickliffe.com/218/Employment-Opportunities
Salary information: $75,753 to $95,950 Annually.
Benefits Information:
12-hour shifts Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceLongevity PayUp to 240 hours vacation, 80 hours after 1 yearUniform allowanceShift DifferentialEducation pay96 hours of Holiday, up to 24 hours of personal timeSick time
Contact Info:
Lt. Manus McCaffery
Phone: 440-943-1234
Email: mmccaffery@cityofwickliffe.com
Hiring Process:
NTN TestCivil Service certification and calculation of bonus pointsTri C Agility Test within one year at 50% Background InvestigationVoice Stress AnalysisPsychological TestOral interview with ChiefMedical/Drug testing
Preference Points: (Maximum of 10% allowed)
10% Honorable Discharge from military service10% Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Field5% Bachelor's Degree5% OPOTA Certification3% Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice Field
Department overview:
The Wickliffe Police Department is a professional, progressive, and proactive police department located in northeast Ohio, Lake County. We are currently hiring two of the finest and most qualified candidates to help reduce crime, protect residents, and improve the quality of life in Wickliffe through mutual trust and building relationships. Officers work a 12-hour shift and utilize the Willoughby Municipal Court and the Lake County Common Pleas Court. The police department is strongly supported by our residents and our officers are encouraged and expected to be proactive. Wickliffe prides itself on having highly trained officers and numerous opportunities are available for professional training and specialty units (K9, SWAT, CNT, FTO, Bike Patrol, Evidence Tech, SRO, Marshals task force, AIU, and Detective Bureau).
County Info: Lake County
Population: 14,000
Age:21-35Citizenship Required:YesHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:Yes, OhioAbility to Read/Speak English:YesVision:YesCollege:Not Required but preferredAcademy Certification:Not Required but preferredPrior Experience:Not required
