POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER

Macedonia; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid academy training

Night shift differential

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Job summary

The City of Macedonia, Ohio invites applications for the Police Officer position. No prior experience or academy is necessary, with paid academy training potential after appointment. Accrued time transfers are available for lateral officers.

The wage range (2026) is $83,470.05 to $95,929.60 and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life coverage. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
• Must possess a current and valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Age 21

High school diploma or GED

Ohio driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CITY OF MACEDONIA, OHIO

CIVIL SERVICE COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR ACADEMY NECESSARY

Paid academy training potential for successful candidates after appointment

Accrued time transfers for laterals with police experience

Applications Available

Macedonia City Center, 9691 Valley View Road

https://www.macedonia.oh.us/departments/human-resources

Wages & Benefits

• Wage (2026) range: $83,470.05 - $95,929.60, depending on prior comparable law enforcement experience
• Experience preferred but not necessary
• Paid peace officer academy training available, conditioned upon signing two-year agreement which includes reimbursement to City if separation of employment occurs within two years of completion of FTO training
• Accrued time may be transferred for candidates with police experience.
• Contract includes $1.50 per hour night shift differential.
• Other benefits: medical, dental, vision and life coverage. [Prior service: Any appointment transferring from another public agency to Macedonia as a full-time police officer shall be credited with unused balance of their accumulated sick leave up to a maximum of 960 sick hours]

Qualifications

Must be a U.S citizen, must have high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age at time of application. Must possess a current and valid Ohio drivers' license. Documentation must accompany application. Candidates are not required to have completed peace office training academy prior to appointment.

Written Exam

Candidates must take the Frontline National examination through National Testing Network and submit their score by October 5, 2026 at 2pm. Candidates must score a passing grade of at least 70% on the Frontline National video score to be ranked on the Macedonia Patrol Officer Eligibility List.

Additional credit with passing grade 70% (for a maximum of 20 points)

Ten (10) points for minimum 2-years prior and continuous full-time police officer experience. Separation from previous department must have occurred within the last 1 year of this notice OR five (5) points for current peace officer certification or academy enrollment; five (5) points for Associate's degree in Criminal Justice; five (5) points for prior military service. (DD 214 stating honorable discharge must be provided). Documentation must be on file with the Macedonia Civil Service Commission no later than October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Physical Agility Test Certificates Accepted

OPOTC Academy Physical Agility Certificates completed within the last 12 months OR Certificate of Completion of Physical Agility Test (PAT) from the Tri- C Police Training Academy, Western Campus; Parma, Ohio. PAT certificate from Tri- C is valid for one-year from date of issuance. Candidate is solely responsible for contacting Tri- C at 216.785.2189 to schedule PAT. Registration required. PAT offered September 20 and October 18, 2026. PAT Certificate from an OPOTC Academy OR Tri- C preferably submitted with application but in any event no later than time of appointment.

Final review and certification of the eligibility list is at the sole discretion of the Macedonia Civil Service Commission.

Eligible candidate(s) required to take and pass psychological, physical and polygraph tests. Other testing includes EKG, drug screening (periodic drug screening during employment required) background check, and personal interview with the appointing authority. Eligible candidate(s) required to be a non-smoker and remain a non-smoker for duration of employment.

By Order of the Macedonia Civil Service Commission, Mike Hawkins, Chairman / Equal Opportunity Employer

Questions, please call 330.468.8341