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SalaryThe City of Mount Vernon is looking for a qualified Police Officer to join our team!
Lateral HirePolice Officer Requirements
Lateral-hire candidates for initial appointment shall be exempt from competitive examination, but shall complete the following requirements prior to selection:
- At the time of application possess and provide for inspection, a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Association (OPOTA) certificate.
- Prior law enforcement experience of no less than two (2) years of full-time (i.e. working not less than thirty-five hours per week) or no less than five (5) years of part-time (i.e. working not less than an average of sixty hours per month in paid status) or the equivalent combination as determined by the Human Resources Director.
- Successfully pass a background investigation that includes, but is not limited to:
- Pre-employment Physical (in accordance with OP&F)
- Psychological evaluation
- Polygraph/CVSA
- Drug Screen
- Successfully pass or complete any other criteria established by the Human Resources Director (in consultation with the Civil Service/Merit Administrator and the Chief of Police).
- A laterally hired officer shall be required to provide written documentation of prior service as a law enforcement/certified peace officer from any and all employers.
Where to find an Application Package:
Lateral hire applications are located at:
https://mountvernonohio.org/departments/civil-service/
If you are unable to download the application, please contact the Director of Human Resources at 740.462.3147.
Where to return your application:
You may submit your candidate application packet in one of two ways:
1. Submit your application packet in person to the Director of Human Resources at City Hall, located at 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
2. Mail your application packet to the City of Mount Vernon, Attn: Denise Neff, located at 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.75 - $28.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
