Police Officer Lateral Transfer

City of Cleveland HeightsOhio 44118, OH
$82,014 - $93,051Onsite

About The Position

The Cleveland Heights PD is accepting applications for lateral transfer. The process includes an oral interview, background investigation, voice stress analysis, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation (including drug screen). No written or physical agility test will be administered. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 40 years of age at the time of applying
  • Must be a US or naturalized citizen
  • Possess valid and current OPOTA certification
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  • At least one year as full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of separation of employment
  • Must pass the Ohio Police and Fire Pension medical examination

Benefits

  • Signing Bonus of $5,000 ($2,500 at hire, $2,500 at 1 year)
  • Salary based on experience: $82,013.77-$93,051.48 (top rate for 2 years experience)
  • Educational bonus: $2,000 for bachelor’s degree, $1,000 for associate’s degree
  • $20,000 educational tuition reimbursement
  • Annual clothing allowance bonus of $1400
  • Annual firearms proficiency bonus of 5% of base pay
  • Compensatory time with annual payout
  • Annual sick time bonus
  • $10,000 life insurance policy
  • Opportunity for specialized units (EDGE Swat, Bomb Squad, Mobile Field Force, Community Response Team, K-9, Accident Investigative Unit, Detective Bureau, Narcotic Unit, Federal Task Officer, Police Academy Instructor)
  • Full group health coverage
  • OP&F pension
  • 88 hours of paid holiday
  • 24 hours of paid personal time
  • Vacation accrual starting at 80 hours annually
  • Longevity pay
  • Take home care program
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