POLICE OFFICER, Cuyahoga Falls

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The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department has immediate openings for applicants to join our team. The department maintains a strong partnership with the community to make long-term improvements to the safety and quality of life within our city. Typical Qualifications

Applicant must have the following qualifications to apply: Be between the ages of 21 and 40 years old at the time of the original appointment to the position of Police Officer with the City of Cuyahoga Falls, Be a United States citizen, Be able to read and write the English language, Have a high school diploma or equivalent,Be of good moral character, and Be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Valid Ohio Police Officer Training Commission ("OPOTC") certification is preferred. Possession of an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, OR a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field is also preferred.Supplemental Information

The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department includes numerous specialized units, such as the Detective Bureau, School Resource Officers, SWAT, K-9, bicycle patrol, and a training unit. We also participate with the U.S. Marshals' Violent Fugitive Task Force and have a member assigned to the County Drug Task Force. Our organization is dedicated to providing ongoing training both within and outside of the department. We also have a new indoor shooting range and training center. Cuyahoga Falls Officers receive a competitive benefits package. Current Police Officers and individuals currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Police Academy are especially encouraged to apply!PAY RANGE: The starting pay will range from $32.66 to $37.71/hour, based on the applicant's previous experience as a Police Officer in the State of Ohio. Applicants moving past the initial application phase will be required to pass supplemental examinations, including but not limited to: a physical fitness examination, preliminary background investigation, psychological examination, polygraph examination, detailed character and background investigation, and a structured interview(s).APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be submitted online at: The City of Cuyahoga Falls offers a comprehensive benefits plan to full-time employees. The plan is designed to keep employees and their eligible dependents healthy and secure while providing peace of mind. The City offers three medical plan options, a comprehensive prescription-drug plan, two plan options for the dental and vision offerings, medical and dependent care, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. The voluntary Vitality wellness program allows employees and spouses to earn financial incentives while living their healthiest! Incentives are credited to the employee's health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA), depending on the medical plan selected. Free membership is also available at the City's state-of-the-art Natatorium fitness facility. Employees receive the security of state pension benefits and the opportunity to increase personal retirement savings with deferred compensation plans. For additional peace of mind, the City provides group and retiree life insurance, voluntary life insurance for employees and their dependents, plus supplemental benefits through AFLAC.