Job Announcement:

CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO

POLICE OFFICER POSITION – LATERAL TRANSFER

2025

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 Wednesday January 1, 2025 through Friday, February 14, 2025.

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 (SRT), Unmanned Aviation, Crash Investigation, Crisis Intervention, United States Marshall Taskforce Officer, School Resource Officer and more.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Ohio Peace Officer Certification
• Currently working as a Full or Part-Time as a Police Officer in the State of Ohio or are similarly certified as a police officer within the United States of America.
• United States citizen
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED

 

Starting pay:  $30.89- $37.14 per hour

 

BENEFITS: The City of Elyria offers a comprehensive package of great benefits!

• 12-hour Shifts
• Excellent Life, Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Take home support cars
• 4 weeks of vacation after 1st year
• Excellent training & equipment
• Specialty unit bonuses
• Longevity pay
• Voluntary fitness bonuses
• On-site Gym
• Yearly clothing allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and more…

 

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 Friday, February 14, 2025 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

Please direct questions regarding this position to tgray@cityofelyria.org