Police Officer

Salary: $49,324.09 - $69,657.33 Annually
Location : City Hall, 26. S. Phelps St Youngstown, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: #2184
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property; for the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes; and for maintaining law and order. Work involves an element of personal danger and generally is performed in uniform. Specific assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out in accordance and established rules, polices and procedures; however, employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies. Work is reviewed through reports, inspections and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties
Patrols a designed area in the city on foot, by motorcycle, or in a patrol cars, to prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce traffic regulations; answers calls and complaints; administer first aid; operates radar/laser equipment on speed checks; serves warrant.
Conducts preliminary investigations at the scene of crime and serious accidents, conducts searches of persons, crime scenes in order to gather evidence, locates and interviews witnesses; makes arrest and interrogates prisoners.
Directs traffic at interactions and at accidents.
Processes the scene of crime or accident (takes photographs, performs gunshot residue test) makes criminals record checks and writes detailed reports on computer and paper.
Makes investigations of complaints and crimes involving juveniles; makes referrals to court or social agencies, interviews and counsels juveniles, parents and other interested parties; checks areas or establishments frequented by juveniles for harmful conditions or influences.
Transports prisoners, mental patients and juveniles; takes custody of prisoners, maintains order, provides for their needs and supervises their activity; appears in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused or crimes.
Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED certificate; experience and/or training in dealing with public. Must be a least (21) years of age in good physical condition at the time of appointment. Must hold a valid Ohio driver's license. Must have the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification. Currently certified as a Police Officer in the State of Ohio with a minimum of 12 months of full or part-time experience with a Police Agency. Experience must be in the following activities: Enforcing state and local criminal laws and ordinances; Enforcing state and local traffic laws and ordinances. Making physical arrest; investigating traffic accidents; Operating an emergency vehicle; Responding to calls for service involving conflict management/mediation. Or a cadet who has recently completed (OPOTA) certification with less than a year of police experience, that can pass all of the qualification factors. Must have good moral character; agility, alertness, tact, firmness and exercise good judgement A ll candidates for employment with the City of Youngstown must be a resident of Mahoning County or an Ohio County that is adjacent to Mahoning County at time of hire .

Each applicant considered for appointment will be subject to a complete background investigation, and the following: (1) A POLYGRAPH TEST/VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS (LIE DETECTOR); (2) A PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST; (3) DRUG TESTING; (4) CREDIT REPORT; (5) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Applicants must meet the above required qualifications to be considered

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

TYPE: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicant's grade will be determined based on Education and Experience found in the application and resume.

NOTE: Each applicant is required to submit a detailed resume of his/her education and experience at the time of filing application.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission reserves the right to review and evaluate any and all information contained in the application or resume. Lack of honesty will result in immediate removal from the eligibility list

NOTE: ALL COPIES OF DIPLOMAS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND RESUMES MUST BE UPLOADED AT THE TIME OF FILING. Original college transcripts are required as verification of educational attainments. If you are a veteran and wish to claim the military preference credit, please upload a PDF COPY of FORM DD-214 showing proof of honorable discharge.

EXAMINATION BONUS POINTS: Bonus points will be added to passing scores (70%) for the following qualifications. T he maximum total bonus percentage attainable by an applicant is 20% of the applicant's passing score.

10% - Graduate with a B.S./B.A. from a college/university - Original sealed college transcript required

15% - Proof of City Residency - submit four (4) different proofs of residency from one (1)


year ago and four (4) current proofs of residency - total of eight (8)

15% - Reserve Component Status - Proof of completion of initial entry-level military training required

20% - Military Veterans - Copy of DD-214 showing 180 of consecutive days of service with honorable discharge required
*** The Civil Service Commission reserves the right to extend the bonus point deadline if an applicant is enrolled in the police or fire academies during the application period for accreditation from the State of Ohio. These Applicants must provide written documentation to the commission before the date the eligibility list is established that they have completed the requirements of an Ohio accreditation (Amendment 17-01). ***

As provided for in Youngstown City Ordinance ORD-11-244 and in accordance with the City of Youngstown Charter, Section 52 (E) any candidate who is a bona fide resident of the City of Youngstown for at least one year immediately prior to an entry level examination and remains a resident citizen of the City of Youngstown throughout the selection process, as determined by the Civil Service Commission, at the time of filing his or her application for examination, shall, if a passing grade is attained, have a credit of fifteen percent (15%) added to his or her raw score. To qualify the applicant must show proof of residency by submitting four (4) different proofs of residency from one (1) year ago and four (4) different current proofs of residency including but not limited to: Driver's License, Bank Statements, Utility Bills, Mortgage Release/Lease, and/or Insurance Statements etc.

The City of Youngstown offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including the following: A comprehensive health plan including Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision and Life Insurance.
City benefits also include vacaation, paid holidays and sick leave.
All safety forces are members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.
For additional information regarding benefits, contact Risk Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io
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Do you currently hold the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certification ?

• Yes
• No

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Are you over the age of 21 years old?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently certified as a police officer in the State of Ohio with a minimum of 12 months of full or part-time experience with a police agency?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please describe your police experience. If no put N/A
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Have you been a cadet with a police agency within the last year?

• Yes
• No

Required Question