City of Cleveland
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT #2025-090 DE
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 09/12/2025
Patrol Officer – Entry Level (OPEN)
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of Cleveland, Ohio, of an open competitive examination for the above classification.
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 UNTIL 1:00 PM ON JANUARY 11, 2025.
NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 1:00 PM ON JANUARY 11, 2025.
SALARY:
The starting 2026 salary while in the Police Training Academy is $26.52 per hour. Upon successful completion of the Academy, the annual salary range for Patrol Officer is $66,466.75 - $92,212.18 Up to $5,000 sign on bonus ($1,000 upon starting academy, $1,000 upon graduating academy, $3,000 upon completing field training) Increased salary upon graduation for veterans and college graduates with a bachelor's degree and higher. Reimbursement for candidates that completed the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy. Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 a year Longevity up to $800.00 per year. Clothing and maintenance of $1,200.00 per year. 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 20 hours of prenatal leave. RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage in an active public safety role by responding to emergencies of various degrees; protecting citizens and property; understanding and upholding the Constitution of the United States; understanding and enforcing all State of Ohio and City of Cleveland criminal and motor vehicle laws; and promoting positive and effective community policing and relations through empathy, service mindset, open-mindedness, willingness to problem solve, adaptability, and self-control. Respond to emergency calls and or calls for service, surveillance work, criminal investigations. Community policing. Patrolling neighborhoods. Report preparation and adherence to the Cleveland Division of Police Orders and Rules and Regulations. Consult with supervisors and prosecutors for the effective application of laws. Mandatory requirements such as must be willing and capable of carrying any Divisional issued weapon and wearing any Divisional issued equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. Possess and maintain an Ohio Driver's License free of suspensions at all times during employment. Must be at least 21 years of age and no older than 54 years of age at the time of appointment to the Cleveland Police Training Academy. Ability to obtain and maintain Ohio Peace Officer and LEADS certifications at all times during employment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to safely and properly handle firearms and secondary weapons, and use appropriate levels of force, all in accordance with applicable Division policies. Ability to quickly consider and anticipate the potential outcomes, relative costs and benefits of responsive actions before choosing to act. Ability to effectively communicate with others by active listening, taking and giving concise directions; recalling information; problem solving and analyzing circumstances. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility required to perform all job functions at all times. CONSTANTLY required: Sitting, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, and Eye/Hand Coordination, all while wearing uniform with duty belt and soft body armor vest weighing 25-35 pounds; operate a motor vehicle as required; Wear a seat belt. FREQUENTLY required: Light work: Standing, Sitting, Walking, Ingress/Egress from Patrol Car while wearing duty belt and vest; Stand for varying periods of time; Sit for varying periods of time; Assist with disturbances; Encounter extreme cold, extreme heat, temperature changes, wet, humid, vibration, and hazards. CITIZENSHIP: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States PRIOR to appointment to the Cleveland Police Training Academy. SELECTION PROCEDURES: Applicants who receive a passing grade on the written examination and rank high enough on the eligible list for Patrol Officer and receive Civil Service Certification will be subject to the following evaluation steps. Drug Screening: Each applicant shall undergo an examination for drug usage. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
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The starting 2026 salary while in the Police Training Academy is $26.52 per hour. Upon successful completion of the Academy, the annual salary range for Patrol Officer is $66,466.75 - $92,212.18 Up to $5,000 sign on bonus ($1,000 upon starting academy, $1,000 upon graduating academy, $3,000 upon completing field training) Increased salary upon graduation for veterans and college graduates with a bachelor's degree and higher. Reimbursement for candidates that completed the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy. Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 a year Longevity up to $800.00 per year. Clothing and maintenance of $1,200.00 per year. 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 20 hours of prenatal leave. RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage in an active public safety role by responding to emergencies of various degrees; protecting citizens and property; understanding and upholding the Constitution of the United States; understanding and enforcing all State of Ohio and City of Cleveland criminal and motor vehicle laws; and promoting positive and effective community policing and relations through empathy, service mindset, open-mindedness, willingness to problem solve, adaptability, and self-control. Respond to emergency calls and or calls for service, surveillance work, criminal investigations. Community policing. Patrolling neighborhoods. Report preparation and adherence to the Cleveland Division of Police Orders and Rules and Regulations. Consult with supervisors and prosecutors for the effective application of laws. Mandatory requirements such as must be willing and capable of carrying any Divisional issued weapon and wearing any Divisional issued equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. Possess and maintain an Ohio Driver's License free of suspensions at all times during employment. Must be at least 21 years of age and no older than 54 years of age at the time of appointment to the Cleveland Police Training Academy. Ability to obtain and maintain Ohio Peace Officer and LEADS certifications at all times during employment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to safely and properly handle firearms and secondary weapons, and use appropriate levels of force, all in accordance with applicable Division policies. Ability to quickly consider and anticipate the potential outcomes, relative costs and benefits of responsive actions before choosing to act. Ability to effectively communicate with others by active listening, taking and giving concise directions; recalling information; problem solving and analyzing circumstances. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility required to perform all job functions at all times. CONSTANTLY required: Sitting, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, and Eye/Hand Coordination, all while wearing uniform with duty belt and soft body armor vest weighing 25-35 pounds; operate a motor vehicle as required; Wear a seat belt. FREQUENTLY required: Light work: Standing, Sitting, Walking, Ingress/Egress from Patrol Car while wearing duty belt and vest; Stand for varying periods of time; Sit for varying periods of time; Assist with disturbances; Encounter extreme cold, extreme heat, temperature changes, wet, humid, vibration, and hazards. CITIZENSHIP: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States PRIOR to appointment to the Cleveland Police Training Academy. SELECTION PROCEDURES: Applicants who receive a passing grade on the written examination and rank high enough on the eligible list for Patrol Officer and receive Civil Service Certification will be subject to the following evaluation steps. Drug Screening: Each applicant shall undergo an examination for drug usage. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
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