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POLICE OFFICER / LATERAL TRANSFER

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS BEGINNING 7/27/2009

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     The Euclid Police Department shares the goal of achieving a diverse workforce reflective of the entire  community, which we represent.  We are asking for your assistance in recruiting qualified candidates to our highly respected police force.  Please review the information below and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Officer at 216.289.8447 or email.

Sincerely,
Chief James Repicky

Filing Period:  The City of Euclid, Division of Police will accept applications for this position between Monday, 07/27/2009 until Monday, 08/28/2009 at 4pm est.

Salary:  $53,400 - $59,675

Position:  Police Officer 3rd Class, you will perform police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.  Police Officers may work weekends, overtime, holidays, and variable shifts.

Qualified individuals within the department have the opportunity to specialize in several different career paths, including:

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance

• 19 paid holidays / year

• Uniform maintenance - paid yearly

• Uniform allowance - paid yearly

• Vacation leave - 2 - 6 weeks paid

• Sick leave - 15 days / year

• Longevity pay - 3% - 7.5%

• Shift differential

• Firearms proficiency pay (included in above base pay)

Experience:  Applicants must have a minimum of TWO years of full time peace officer/deputy patrol duty experience.  An applicant cannot be separated from a law enforcement agency for more than 12 months at the time of application. 

Residence:  Euclid residency is NOT required for application or continued employment.  The applicant will be required to live within 1 hour of the City of Euclid municipal center (585 East 222nd Street, Euclid Ohio 44123) after appointment.

Evaluation:  Applicants will be evaluated on their prior performance history and experience as a peace/police officer.  Once a candidate is hired by the City of Euclid, any mandatory post employment training will be completed and then the candidate will be assigned to the Training Division for field training.  All candidates serve a one year probationary period before permanent status is granted to 1st Class Patrol Officer.

Qualified applicants will be sent a background packet to be completed and returned. Qualified applicants will be called or contacted for an interview. Successful applicants can expect to undergo an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, medical, psychological evaluation, and certified physical agility test (accepted Physical Agility Test is offered by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)).
 

How to Apply:  There is no academy or written test required for qualified lateral transfers.  The applicant will need to complete the following steps/paperwork:

1. Complete City of Euclid application

2. Professional personal resume

3. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Survey

4. Copy of Valid Driver's License

5. Academy graduation certificate - OPOTA Certificate

6. Lateral Entry Police Officer Affidavit

Mail the completed paperwork to:

Euclid Police Department
Attn: Chief of Police - Lateral Transfer
545 East 222nd Street
Euclid, Ohio 44123