Patrol Officer

Classifieds Classified ad postings from OML member municipalities are free of charge. Member municipalities are asked to limit submissions to no more than two active classified ads at a time. A $75 fee applies to classified ads submitted by non-member Ohio municipalities, consulting agencies, recruitment platforms, and out-of-state organizations. Each ad runs for a maximum of 30 days or until the stated apply-by date, whichever comes first. Please email 1–2-page ads in Word format to: View email address on click.appcast.io The Tallmadge Civil Service Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer – Entry-Level & Lateral-Entry for the City of Tallmadge Police Department. All interested applicants must submit a City of Tallmadge Application and applicable documents to the Civil Service Office 46 North Avenue no later than 12:00 noon July 15, 2026. Questions should be directed to Capt. Jeremy McGee at View email address on click.appcast.io. An application for the position can be found here. ENTRY LEVEL RANKING Individuals interested in the entry-level application process must complete and submit an application as stated above. Attach copies of all earned college degrees, proof of completion of the police academy, and honorable military discharge papers (DD214), if applicable. All applicants must pass a physical agility test (date, time & location to be set). The physical agility test will consist of three events: 1.5-mile run, sit-ups in a minute & push-ups in a minute. A minimum combined score of five (5) must be obtained. Scoring in the “automatic failure” range of any event will cause the candidate to be ineligible for hire. Scoring ranges for each physical agility event can be found here. ENTRY-LEVEL RANKING FORMULA Rankings will be determined by the total score based on an applicant’s educational level, possession of a police academy certificate of completion, a military honorable discharge, and the results from the physical agility test. Only applicants who pass the physical agility test will be considered. Points will be awarded in the following categories per the applicable ordinance and any exhibits and/or amendments: Education Not specified. Physical Agility Test As many sit-ups in one minute As many push-ups in one minute Military Experience Only applicants who pass the physical agility test will be considered. LATERAL ENTRY RANKING Individuals interested in the lateral-entry application process must complete and submit an application as stated above. Attach copies of all earned college degrees and/or proof of completion of the police academy, and honorable military discharge papers (DD214), if applicable. Individuals must hold a valid Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) Certification, or other out-of-state equivalent. To be eligible as a lateral-entry candidate, an applicant must be currently working as a sworn officer in any state or have worked as a sworn officer in any state within the last 12 months. All applicants must pass a physical agility test (date, time & location to be set). The physical agility test will consist of three events: 1.5-mile run, sit-ups in a minute & push-ups in a minute. A minimum combined score of five (5) must be obtained in each event. Scoring in the “automatic failure” range of any event will cause the candidate to be ineligible for hire. Scoring ranges for each event can be found here. Rankings will be determined by the total score based on an applicant’s completed years served as a sworn law enforcement officer, educational level, a military honorable discharge, and the results from the physical agility test. Only applicants who pass the physical agility test will be considered. Points will be awarded in the following categories per the applicable ordinance and any exhibits and/or amendments: Education OPOTA or another state’s Police Academy Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree or higher Physical Agility Test 1.5 Mile Run As many sit-ups in one minute As many push-ups in one minute Military Experience Only applicants who pass the physical agility test will be considered. PATROL OFFICER JOB DUTIES Patrol the City on foot and in car Respond to dispatched calls Investigate criminal activity Assist injured individuals Conduct interviews Preserve, photograph, document & process crime scenes Enforce local & state criminal laws Process arrested individuals Incarcerate or transport suspects to jail Attend all court hearings & related meetings Represent the department at public meetings Inform citizens of department services Work cooperatively with community groups Respond to citizen concerns & resolve conflicts Attend meetings & serve on temporary committees as requested Maintain & increase knowledge & skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training courses & in-service training sessions Performs additional duties & assignments as requested Qualifications ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS U.S. Citizenship Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain an Ohio driver’s license at the time of appointment Must be able to read and write the English language Must possess a high school diploma or GED Applicant must be at least 21 years old, and not older than 35 years old at the time of appointment Meet other qualifications as listed in the posting, including, but not limited to successfully completing an in-depth background investigation, interview, polygraph, psychological, physical agility & medical examinations. LATERAL-ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy) certification, or other equivalent out-of-state Peace Officer Training, required Is currently or, within the last year, has been a sworn law enforcement officer U.S. Citizenship Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain an Ohio driver’s license at the time of appointment Must be able to read and write the English language Must possess a high school diploma or GED Applicant must be at least 21 years old, and not older than 35 years old at the time of appointment Meet other qualifications as listed in the posting, including, but not limited to successfully completing an in-depth background investigation, interview, polygraph, psychological, physical agility & medical examinations. Wages for Lateral-Entry applicants who have successfully completed a probationary period as a full-time certified peace officer in another governmental jurisdiction in the State of Ohio may be assigned between Step 1 and Step 6 based on such experience at the discretion of the Police Chief. #J-18808-Ljbffr