Police Officer

Job Opportunities The City of St. Marys, Ohio, is currently looking to fill an anticipated vacancy for a Police Officer. National Testing Network testing must be completed and scores sent to the City of St. Marys by August 21, 2026. PHQ must also be completed by deadline. A pplicant must pass all individual tests, excluding any additional credits, as a prerequisite for further consideration for employment or appointment in the classification tested, and for certification to an eligible list. The following additional credit will be given to each applicant as it applies to that applicant’s test if he or she passes all tests (without counting additional credit) as described above. An applicant may receive any combination of the following credits up to an aggregate maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the total grade given in the examination to any applicant who files for the extra credit and qualifies. Any applicant for original appointment who is a resident of Ohio, who has completed service in the uniformed services as described in R.C. 124.23, who was honorably discharged or transferred to reserve duty with evidence of satisfactory service, and who otherwise meets the qualifications of that section, may file with the Commission a certificate of service or honorable discharge for extra credit for such service. The Commission shall grant additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the total grade given in the examination to any applicant who files for the extra credit and qualifies, provided that he or she has first received a passing grade. An applicant in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the total grade given in the examination, provided the applicant files for such credit and qualifies and first receives a passing grade. An applicant will only be entitled to one (1) of the credits described in this paragraph and the preceding paragraph. Any applicant for original appointment who possesses the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification may file with the Commission proof of such certifications for extra credit in the amount of fifteen percent (15%). Applicants eligible for veterans credit on original appointment examination shall receive a priority in ranking over non-veterans who obtain an identical grade. Examination The examination is offered through the National Testing Network. You must register prior to reporting to the testing facility or prior to taking the test at home (virtual). To register, go to . The closest testing locations are: Edison Community College Rhodes State College 1973 Edison Drive 4240 Campus Drive Workforce Development, East Hall Building Technical Education Laboratory 132 Piqua, Ohio 45356 Lima, Ohio 45804 Starting Wage No OPOTA Certification $24.40/hour OPOTA Certification $27.24/hour Step 1: $30.34/hour (upon completion of departmental training) Top wage: $34.84/hour Employees with an associate degree or higher in either law enforcement, police science, criminology, or criminal justice shall receive $1.05/hour additional compensation. Newly hired employees are eligible once they successfully complete their training period. Benefits Information Health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave accrual, sick leave credit (up to 960 hours), compensatory time, pension plan through Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, fitness membership, and deferred compensation plans. City Info The City of St. Marys operates a full-time Police Department with sixteen full-time Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certified Officers, a full-time Police/Fire/EMS dispatch center with four Dispatchers, a Custodian of Records, and a Code Enforcement Officer. The department provides 24-hour coverage to our community and its visitors through various means of transportation. Of the sixteen Officers, one Officer is assigned full-time as a School Resource Officer (SRO). The SRO not only provides safety for our students and staff, he and other Officers train our school and area businesses in safety in areas such as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). The SRO is a liaison between our school district and our police force. The Police Department also has one full-time Detective. T he Police Department believes in high quality training for all personnel. A German Shepherd from Czechoslovakia named "Mattis" is also a member of the department. Mattis is a dual purpose K-9 with certifications in narcotics detection, tracking, and building, area, and article searches. Mattis and his handler patrol our streets as well as conduct numerous demonstrations for community organizations. Mission Statement It is the mission of the City of St. Marys Police Department to protect life, preserve property, and provide a safe environment for our residents and visitors to live, work, and visit through exceptional police services. Core Values Honesty: We believe in being truthful in both our words and our actions . Integrity: We will do the right thing even when no one is watching. We believe our word is our bond to our community and our decisions will be based on the truth and common sense, guided by integrity. We will be honest in all of our dealings, with justice as our top objective. Professionalism: Our conduct and demeanor display the highest standard of personal and organizational excellence. Fairness:We will respect and uphold the Constitution, legal and human rights of all persons free from bias. Accountability: We will be accountable, public servants who work collaboratively, transparently, and fairly with all of the citizens who live in or visit our community. Population: 8411 Job Requirements Age: 21 years old on or before receiving an original appointment and less than 35 years on date of appointment Citizenship Required: Yes or have legally declared their intentions of becoming a U.S. Citizen High School Grad/GED: Yes Valid OHIO Driver's License: Yes and an acceptable driving record Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes Disqualification Criteria 1. A ny person who has been convicted of a felony, regardless of degree, shall be disqualified. 2. Any person who has been convicted of a 1 st or 2 nd degreemisdemeanor within five (5) years of the date of application may be disqualified. 3. Any person who has been convicted for the sale of narcotics, marijuana, dangerous drugs or hallucinogens or any other controlled substance or an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit such a criminal act, may be disqualified. 4 . Any person who is or has been a user of cocaine, hallucinogens, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances, or alcohol to excess, may be disqualified. The following shall not disqualify an applicant: use of marijuana more than one year prior to the date of application; use of another drug or substance more than 3 years prior to the date of application; use for which an applicant has successfully undergone treatment in an alcohol or substance abuse program acceptable to the City; or use in accordance with its prescription, if the employee can still perform the job safely. Those exceptions do not prevent disqualification for another reason, for example a disqualifying conviction, lack of a required job certification or qualification, a pattern of poor work habits/performance in prior employment, etc. All applicants for police, fire, and other safety sensitive positions are subject to drug testing. 5. Any person who has been convicted of a sex offense as defined in Chapter 2907 of the Ohio Revised Code, or an offense causing or threatening bodily harm as defined in Chapter 2903 of the Ohio Revised Code, or any attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit such a criminal act, whether committed in Ohio or elsewhere, will be disqualified. 6. Any person who has been convicted in the last five (5) years of an OVI, reckless driving, or an offense that resulted in revocation or suspension of driving privileges, or are currently under revocation or suspension will be disqualified. No person may be eligible for appointment without a valid Ohio operator’s license. Any person who is uninsurable with the City’s insurance carrier will be disqualified. 7. Any person who has failed to obey or honor any judgments entered by a court of record for alimony or support payments, or have failed to pay any relatedfine imposed by a court of record, may be disqualified. 8. Any person who has been discharged from their previous employment for insubordination, misconduct, dishonesty, or a pattern of poor work habits, or who was removed from public employment for any good cause,may be disqualified. 9. Any person who has made false or misleading statements on the application or during the selection process, or has failed to include requested material or information, or intentionally omitted information, or who has cheated, attempted to cheat, or showed deception on any portion of the selection process, may be disqualified. 10. Any person who admits during the selection process to having committed a felony or a misdemeanor, may be disqualified to the same extent as if he or she hadbeen convicted. 11. Theft of cash, goods, or services from an employer may be cause for disqualification. 12. Any person who has made an intentional false alarm or a false report to any police or fire agency may be disqualified. 13. Any person who has paid or accepted a bribe or favor to cover or hide any criminal offense, or acted in any manner to prevent discovery and/or apprehension of any criminal, or was involved in any plan or attempt to accomplish any of the above, shall be disqualified. All candidates for Police Officer or Firefighter positions are subject to pre-hire drug testing. The Commission reserves the right to investigate an application to determine if an applicant is actually qualified to take an exam, remain on an eligible list, or be appointed. If, at any time after the creation of an eligible list, the Commission has reason to believe that any person whose name appears on any list is disqualified from appointment, such person shall be notified and given an opportunity to be heard. If such person shall fail to appear for hearing, or upon being heard, fail to satisfy the Commission, his or her name shall be removed from such eligible list. Category Full-Time Status Open Salary Starting Wage - No OPOTA Certification $24.40/hourOPOTA Certification $27.24/hourStep 1: $30.34/hourTop wage: $34.84/hour Posted July 20, 2026 10:52 AM Closing August 21, 2026 11:59 PM Attached Files Police Officer Position Description (PDF) Civil Service Application #J-18808-Ljbffr