Patrol Officer – Entry Level
City of Brunswick, Ohio – 4095 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212.
Contact: 330-558-6805.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary: $28.94 per hour. Four-year rate: $41.52 per hour.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days of employment.
- Sick time: 4.6 hours per 80 hours worked.
- Vacation: 2 weeks after one year of employment.
- 10 annual personal days off.
- Longevity pay after four full years of employment.
- Professional pay for certain accreditations and certifications.
- City pays employee's contribution to the Ohio Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund up to 12.25% maximum.
Qualifications and Eligibility
- Age: 21-45 at time of hire.
- Citizenship required.
- High school graduate or GED.
- Driver's license: Yes.
- Ability to read and speak English: Yes.
- College: No – refer to Extra Points section for credit.
- Academy certification: Optional – OPOTA (see hiring process/extra points sections).
Required Tests and Training
All candidates must pass a physical agility test (contact Tri-C for details) and may need to complete the Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy (OPOTA) or equivalent if not previously trained.
Applicants must also complete a truth‑verification test, a physical examination by a licensed physician (including drug screening), and, if required, psychological testing.
Application Process
- Complete and sign the department application and submit via your NTN account by April 27, 2025.
- Take the FrontLine National exam and the PSSA exam through National Testing Network; submit scores before April 27, 2025.
- Provide documentation for any extra credit points before taking the exam.
Disqualifiers
- Felony or criminal activity.
- Driving disqualifiers: must hold a valid Ohio driver’s license.
- Drug use.
- Employment history of poor work habits with prior employers.
- Domestic violence convictions.
Extra Points
- 5 points: must achieve a 70% passing grade and evidence of an honorable discharge (DD-214).
- 5 points for proof of a bachelor's degree.
- 2 points for proof of an associate’s degree.
- 5 points for OPOTA certification.
- 1 point for each year of part-time service with the City of Brunswick (maximum 6 points).
- 2 points for being a two-year resident of the City of Brunswick at the time of application.
Employment Type
Full‑time.