Police Officer: Lateral Entry with Competitive Pay Up to $85k

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Springfield OH

Springfield (OH)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 94,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The City of Springfield, Ohio, is hiring for a police officer through GovernmentJobs.com. This is a lateral-entry opportunity for sworn, full-time officers with at least one year of service with their current employer.

Applicant must hold a peace officer certification from OPOTA. The selection process includes materials review, polygraph, background, oral interview, written exam, psychological assessment and medical examination, with a pay ceiling of $85,327 as of January 1, 2025.

Qualifications

  • Current full-time Police Officer in Ohio with one year of service.
  • Certification as a peace officer from OPOTA.

Education

OPOTA peace officer certification

Job description

The City of Springfield, Ohio, is hiring for a police officer through GovernmentJobs.com. This is a lateral-entry opportunity for sworn, full-time officers with at least one year of service with their current employer.

Applicant must hold a peace officer certification from OPOTA. The selection process includes materials review, polygraph, background, oral interview, written exam, psychological assessment and medical examination, with a pay ceiling of $85,327 as of January 1, 2025.

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