Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

General Description
The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INTERESTED IN LATERAL TRANSFER FOR THE PATROL OFFICER RANK ONLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED***

The City of Hamilton Police Department is recruiting for CURRENT certified law enforcement officers interested in the lateral transfer process. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will NOT be required to complete the National testing Network (NTN) test, or the initial pre-hire physical fitness exam.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible candidates must have AT LEAST TWO (2) YEARS OF FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE as a sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency.
Eligible candidates must be CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS with a recognized law enforcement agency.
Eligible candidates must submit an application that includes ANY CERTIFICATIONS THEY HAVE EARNED TO DATE.

For This Recruitment, The Process Shall Include The Following
Oral Board Interview
Background Investigation
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Examination & Drug Screen

Please see the link below regarding the Talent Attraction Program (TAP) Scholarship. This program is designed to attract students at the end of their college careers to contribute to our community.

Benefits
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.

01 Do you understand that this recruitment is for LATERAL TRANSFERS only?

Yes
No

02 Do you understand that this recruitment is for LATERAL TRANSFERS in the PATROL OFFICER RANK only?

Yes
No

03 Do you understand that you will NOT be required to take an NTN examination for this recruitment?

Yes
No

04 Do you understand that you will NOT be required to conduct a Physical Fitness Examination for this recruitment?

Yes
No

05 Are you a CURRENT law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency? (You must be a current law enforcement officer to be considered for this recruitment)

Yes
No

06 Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency?

Yes
No

1. Please list the recognized law enforcement agency you are CURRENTLY employed with as well as your dates of service.
2. Did you attach a copy of your Driver's License? (You must attach a copy of your driver's license)

09 Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?

Yes
No

10 Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.

Yes
No
Required Question

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