Police Safety Aide Examination

Police Safety Aide Examination (Open) CS2026-109

Application Open Date: 08/31/2026

Application Close Date: 09/14/2026

SALARY: $37,446.41 - $42,999.12 per year.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

This application is not for an immediate opening, by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc....) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

Examples of Duties

Schedules and transports vehicles for maintenance of vehicles, including preventative. Prepare Divisional paperwork as required. Performs other job-related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft programs and good communication skills. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the applications accepted. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to View email address on click.appcast.io and include the Job Title in the email.

Supplemental Information

CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) PREFERENCE CREDIT

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application to qualify for this credit.

RESIDENCY CREDIT

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City's website here:

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Veterans'preferencewillbeawarded,whenapplicable,toeligibleveteransinaccordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of activeservice or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant's supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability.

NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicatingtypeofdischargeorseparationandthedatesofactiveservicewillbeacceptedasproof of active service.

Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc....) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

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. The City's guiding principles are as follows : Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Address: 601 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

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