Police Officer

Police Officer

The City of New Albany is accepting test scores for Police Officers. Complete the following general steps to become a Police Officer:

1. Take the Law Enforcement-Frontline Exam with the National Testing Network and choose to submit the scores to New Albany.
2. Complete the National Testing Network's personal history questionnaire.
3. Obtain a passing score. Scores are pulled throughout the year and candidates who pass are contacted via the e-mail address they provided to National Testing Network.
4. Candidates will be provided an application for employment with the City of New Albany and a Personal History Questionnaire to complete.
5. Successfully pass the physical test and attend a short interview.
6. A thorough background is conducted.
7. Successfully complete an Oral Board interview that includes a panel of interviewers and, if recommended, a final interview with the New Albany City Manager and Chief of Police.
8. If successful, the candidate may be given a conditional offer of employment.
9. Successfully complete a drug screening, medical pension exam, psychological evaluation and lie-detector examination.
10. Receive a final offer of employment.

Police Officer recruits start at $34.05 per hour ($70,828.37 annually) and upon graduation from the police academy, receive an immediate step increase with annual step increases thereafter for the first five years of employment. Employees receive employer paid vision, dental, short-term disability and life insurances and have access to a generous health insurance plan. Additionally, full-time employees receive paid vacation, sick, and personal leave. Police Officers contribute to Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund.

You can schedule a ride-along with a New Albany police officer to discover what it is like to work at the New Albany Police Department. Contact Sgt. Ian McCord to schedule a ride-along and after you complete the ride-along will receive a voucher to cover the cost of testing and application fees.

This list is a general description of the hiring process and steps may be combined or rearranged at the discretion of the employer. Candidates may be dismissed from the process at any step.

Visit the National Testing Network for more information about scheduling an exam.

Qualifications

This position has a high degree of accountability. The incumbent must be a US citizen and eligible to hold an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate. The incumbent for this position shall be at least 21 years of age. A bachelor's degree and/or active duty military service with honorable discharge is preferred. The incumbent must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the city's vehicle insurance policy. The incumbent must be able to successfully pass a background check according to the city's established criteria and any restrictions put in place by state law. Background investigation includes, but is not limited to: credit, criminal history, employment and personal reference checks; home interview. After a conditional offer is extended, candidates will be subject to a lie detector examination, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological evaluation to determine fitness for duty. Personality assessments may also be used in the selection process.

Benefits

The City of New Albany offers a variety of valuable benefits for full-time employees which include: employer funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA); flexible spending accounts for general medical and employer contribution to dependent care for hourly employees; employer-paid dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurances; paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave. Employees can participate in deferred compensation programs (pre-tax and Roth available), purchase supplemental accident or life insurance policies at a discounted group rate, and participate in professional development programs. City of New Albany employees participate in OPERS or OP&F (police officers) retirement systems.