Job Information

Troy, City of
124 EAST MAIN STREET
TROY, OHIO 45373

http://www.troyohio.gov/

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Updated: March 16, 2023

Job Classification: Patrol Officer

The City of Troy is currently building an ongoing eligibility list for Patrol Officer. All applications must be submitted to the City of Troy Human Resources Office.

Applications can be found by going to www.troyohio.gov

The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process.

The City of Troy is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Information: $58,904.82 – 83,994.90; Recruits with no OPOTA $20.00 per hour; Laterals may start at a similar step depending on years of service.

Benefit Information:

Competitive Starting Wage
Paid Vacations
Paid Holidays
Seniority Bonus
Educational Incentive Pay
Health & Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Yearly Clothing Allowance
Credit Union and Deferred Compensation Plans

Contact Information:

Mark Wendling
Assistant City Director/Human Resources
mark.wendling@troyohio.gov

Julie Morrison
Human Resources/Civil Service
Julie.morrison@troyohio.gov

Department Overview: A career with the Troy Police Department offers an excellent opportunity to grow with one of the most modern and progressive Police Departments in the area. There are 43 sworn officers including our Chief, 3 captains, 6 sergeants, 33 patrolmen, and civilian staff. Officers assigned to patrol work 8.5 hour shifts on a 6/3 schedule. Residency is required within Miami County or any adjacent county (Champaign, Darke, Greene, Montgomery or Shelby).

Community Information: Troy, Ohio is a charming, community with a reputation for friendliness and outstanding hospitality. Residents take great pride in the city’s history and traditions, including the annual Strawberry Festival that brings 100K people to town the first weekend of June. The Hobart Arena is a community icon that regularly hosts national acts such as Jake Owen, Rick Springfield, and Tim Tebow, though most people know it as a regional destination for hockey and skating. Situated on the Great Miami River, Troy is bi-sected by I-75, 10 miles north of the interchange with I-70 and 20 miles north of Downtown Dayton. The Dayton International Airport is just minutes away. Troy hosts a multitude of national and international corporations including Honda, ConAgra, Clopay and Pella, to name a few. The US Census Bureau estimates Troy’s 2020 population at 26,305 residents. Troy has a land mass of approximately 12.5 square miles.

Job Requirements

Age:
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and not yet 35 years of age at the time of appointment

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Academy Certification:
OPOTA certification is preferred

Necessary Certifications :

Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License
Ohio Peace Officers Training Certification

Written Examination::

Applicants must receive a passing grade of 70% or better on the law enforcement written examination. An applicant who receives a grade below 70% is not eligible for hire.

National Testing Networks administers the written examination. To register for the written examination, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. The closest testing location to Troy is Edison Community College, 1973 Edison Drive East Hall, Room 456, Piqua, Ohio 45356.

A complete list of locations and examination dates and times are available through www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Applicants are responsible for paying the written examination fee, including any fees associated with sending the test results to the City of Troy.

Veteran’s Credit: An applicant who is a veteran of U.S. military service (as defined by Ohio law) and who receives a passing grade on the written examination (70% or above) is eligible for an additional credit of 20% of the applicant’s total grade, provided the applicant timely files a DD 214 certificate showing that the applicant was honorably discharged or separated under honorable conditions. Applicants who receive a veteran’s credit have priority in ranking over non-veterans who obtain an identical grade.

Applicants claiming a veteran’s credit must file a copy of their DD214 with the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 100 South Market Street, Troy OH 45373. Applicants who fail for any reason to timely file their DD214 will not receive a veteran’s credit.

Application process:

An applicant who meets all minimum requirements must submit a completed employment application (attached at the end of the application packet) to the City of Troy Human Resources Department, City Hall, 100 South Market Street, Troy OH 45373. Applicants must submit copies of the following documents with their completed application: (a) applicant's birth certificate; (b) high school diploma or GED, and college degree, if applicable; (c) valid Ohio Peace Officers Training Certification; (d) DD214, if applicant is claiming a veteran’s credit; and (d) completed Personal History Questionnaire, which is available on the National Testing Network website.
After reviewing the results of the written examination provided by National Testing Network, the Civil Service Commission will compile eligible applicant names into an eligibility list. The eligibility list will be in effect for a period of twelve months.
At the beginning of the interview process, applicants must submit a current C-PAT (Candidate Physical Ability Testing) certification. Applicants also must pass a computer voice stress analysis (CVSA); reference, background, and credit check; and a psychological and medical examination (after conditional offer of employment).

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:

Felony, Criminal Activity: Any person who has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony, or attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit a felony, including, but not limited to: treason, murder, voluntary manslaughter, rape, robbery, arson, burglary, kidnapping or any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual, or crimes of dishonesty may be disqualified.

Any person who has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of sex offense as defined in Chapter 2907 of the ORC, or an offense causing or threatening bodily harm as defined in Chapter 2903 of the ORC, or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a criminal act whether committed in Ohio or elsewhere, will be disqualified.

Driving Disqualifiers: Any person who has been convicted in the last five (5) years in any court of competent jurisdiction of DUI/DWI, reckless driving, revocation or suspension of driving privileges, or are currently under such revocation or suspension may be disqualified. No person may be eligible for appointment without a valid Ohio driver’s license, and may not participate in the selection process without a valid operator’s license from their state of residence. Drug Use Disqualifiers: Any person who has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction for the sale of narcotics, marijuana, dangerous drugs or hallucinogens or any other controlled substance or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a criminal act, may be disqualified.

Any person who has been a user of cocaine, hallucinogens, dangerous drugs, or any controlled substance, or who has an alcohol dependency, may be disqualified. A person who is not a “current” (within the last 3 years) casual user of marijuana may not be disqualified. An applicant who has been successful in undergoing treatment for alcohol or substance abuse will not be disqualified.

Drug Use Disqualifiers: Any person who has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction for the sale of narcotics, marijuana, dangerous drugs or hallucinogens or any other controlled substance or an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a criminal act, may be disqualified.

Any person who has been a user of cocaine, hallucinogens, dangerous drugs, or any controlled substance, or who has an alcohol dependency, may be disqualified. A person who is not a “current” (within the last 3 years) casual user of marijuana may not be disqualified. An applicant who has been successful in undergoing treatment for alcohol or substance abuse will not be disqualified.

Additional Disqualifiers: Any person who has been convicted in a state or federal court of violating any gun control ordinance, statute or regulation or an attempt to commit such an act may be disqualified.

Should you fail any portion of the testing process your name will be removed from the eligibility list, you will be required to contact the Personnel Department for information about reapplication and retesting.

This is the start of our process, which may take several months to complete due the complex nature of the investigations, and testing that will be done.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge: Criminal and Civil laws, department policy and procedures*, police techniques and methods*, general first aid, traffic laws, traffic patterns and flow, arrest process and procedures*, recordkeeping procedures*.

Ability to: Follow general instructions, use independent judgment, communicate effectively in oral and written form, maintain effective working relationships, safely operate a motor vehicle at possible high speeds, maintain composure in dangerous or stressful situations, demonstrate physical fitness, establish a rapport with general public, prepare accurate, concise, and detailed reports.

Skill in: Use or operation of law enforcement equipment and instruments (e.g. radio, radar unit, intoxilizer*), proper use of firearms.

Additional Information: The City of Troy is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring an accommodation during the hiring process, including during the written examination, must notify the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission at 937-339-7639.

Applicants must notify the Civil Service Commission at 937-339-7639 of any change in their contact information.

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