Police Officer Lateral Transfer

City of Cleveland Heights; Ohio; On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Heights Police Department is accepting applications for lateral transfer. Applicants must meet specific age and certification requirements and will benefit from competitive salaries, bonuses, and a wide range of comprehensive benefits, enhancing their career in law enforcement.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $3,000

Educational bonus of $2,000 for a bachelor’s degree

Annual clothing allowance bonus of $1,400

Annual firearms proficiency bonus of over $2,000

Full group health coverage

20,000 educational tuition reimbursement

Longevity pay

Take-home car program

Qualifications

• Must be between 21 and 40 years old.
• Valid OPOTA certification required.
• At least one year as a full-time civil service police officer.

Responsibilities

• Complete a background investigation and medical examination.
• Pass a psychological evaluation and voice stress analysis.
• Join specialized units like SWAT, Bomb Squad, or K-9.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

The Cleveland Heights Police Department is accepting applications for lateral transfer. Applications must be submitted via the City of Cleveland Heights website at www.clevelandheights.com (click "employment opportunities").

The selection process includes an oral interview, background investigation, voice stress analysis, psychological evaluation, medical examination including drug screening, and any other necessary assessments to determine the applicant's qualifications and abilities. There will be no written or physical agility test.

If you do not meet all the minimum qualifications listed below, please do not submit an application.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be between 21 and 40 years old at the time of applying
• Must be a US citizen or naturalized citizen
• Possess valid and current OPOTA certification
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• At least one year as a full-time civil service police officer with no more than one year of employment separation
• Must pass the Ohio Police and Fire Pension medical examination

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Signing bonus of $3,000
• Salary based on experience, ranging from $76,560.73 to $86,864.55. Candidates with two years of experience will start at the top rate.
• Educational bonus of $2,000 for a bachelor’s degree and $1,000 for an associate degree
• $20,000 educational tuition reimbursement
• Annual clothing allowance bonus of $1,400
• Annual firearms proficiency bonus of over $2,000
• Compensatory time with annual payout
• Annual sick time bonus
• $10,000 life insurance policy
• Opportunities to join specialized units such as EDGE Swat, Bomb Squad, Mobile Field Force, Community Response Team, K-9, Accident Investigative Unit, Detective Bureau, Narcotic Unit, Federal Task Force, Police Academy Instructor
• Full group health coverage
• OP&F pension
• 88 hours of paid holidays annually
• 24 hours of paid personal time
• Vacation starting at 80 hours annually
• Longevity pay
• Take-home car program

The City of Cleveland Heights is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.