Elyria - Certified Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Job Overview

Department	Elyria Police Department
Type	Certified
Job Title	Certified Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)
Deadline	Apr 18, 2021 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$25.00
Location	Elyria, OH

Job Announcement

CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO

POLICE OFFICER POSITION – LATERAL TRANSFER

2021

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Elyria Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer through Lateral Transfer. Applicants must complete and submit an online application through PoliceApp.com. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, March 22, 2021 through Sunday, April 18, 2021.

The Elyria Police Department is a mid-size department that offers an exciting and rewarding career in Law Enforcement, along with an excellent benefits package (medical, vision, life insurance, and a pension with Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund). There are opportunities for promotion, as well as career development within specialized units such as Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, Crime Scene Investigations (Forensic), Special Response Team (SWAT), Unmanned Aviation, Crash Investigation, Crisis Intervention, Crisis Negotiation, and Criminal Analysis & Intel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Ohio Peace Officer Certification
Full or Part-Time paid experience as a Police Officer in the State of Ohio
United States citizen
Ability to read and write the English language
Valid Ohio Driver’s License
High School Diploma or GED

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The completed civil service application, along with a copy of your OPOTA certificate and acknowledgement of “Essential Functions for Police Officer” must be submitted through PoliceApp.com, no later than Sunday, April 18, 2021 at midnight.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Once the Lateral Transfer list is certified by the Civil Service Commission, each applicant will be notified through email to complete the background investigation process through another online platform. You must be diligent in checking your email and complete the requested information in a timely manner, or risk disqualification for hire. Applicants will be subject to the following testing prior to full appointment: CVSA/Polygraph, Medical Physical with Drug Screen, and Psychological Exam.

Submission of false information will result in disqualification from the application process and/or employment if discovery of falsification occurs after appointment.

For any questions or additional information call 440-326-1413

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.