Job Description
BRUNSWICK, CITY OF, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4095 CENTER ROAD
BRUNSWICK, OHIO 44212
3305586805
Updated: March 13, 2025
Job Classification: Patrol Officer - Entry Level
The City of Brunswick Civil Service Commission is currently testing for Patrol Officer - Entry Level. All candidates must take both the FrontLine National exam and the PSSA exam through National Testing Network and submit their scores prior to April 27, 2025.
All candidates must complete and sign a department application, located here, and submit it to the department via your NTN account by April 27, 20025.
Salary Information: Current starting salary is $28.94 per hour, with the four-year rate of $41.52 per hour.
Benefit Information: Medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance are offered after 90 days of employment. Employees accumulate 4.6 hours of sick time for every 80 hours worked and are entitled to 2 weeks of vacation after one year of employment, as well as 10 annual personal days off.
Longevity pay is received after 4 full years of employment with the City and an annual professional pay is earned for certain accreditations and certifications. Currently, the City will pay the employee's contribution to the Ohio Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund up to a maximum of 12.25%.
Candidate Contact:
Civil Service Office
Job Requirements
Age:
Must be between the ages of 21 and 45 at the time of hire
Citizenship Required:
Yes
High School Grad / GED:
Yes
Driver's License:
Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes
College:
No - see extra points section
Academy Certification:
Optional - OPOTA - see hiring process/extra points sections
Necessary Certifications:
Passing grade for Physical Agility Testing. Please contact Tri-C for more information on agility testing.
Residency:
Shall reside in Medina County or any county adjacent to Medina County.
Hiring Process:
If appointee has not already completed the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy Program (OPOTA), he or she will have to complete the required program at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy or similar training academy. Appointee must be able to meet the Academy entrance requirements upon appointment, or the candidate may be removed from the eligibility list. To graduate from the Academy, the appointee must pass the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Council Certification Test and the Physical Conditioning Program that is required. Before appointment, the candidate must take a truth verification test and undergo a physical examination by a licensed physician that has been chosen by the City of Brunswick. The physical examination will also include a drug screening test. Psychological testing may also be administered, which must be completed to the satisfaction of the employer.
Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Yes
Driving Disqualifiers: Must have valid Ohio driver's license.
Drug Use Disqualifiers: Yes
Employment Disqualifiers: Yes - poor work habits with prior employers.
Financial Disqualifiers: No
Additional Disqualifiers: If candidate has been guilty of infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct, who has been dismissed from either branch of the civil service for delinquency or misconduct, or who has made false statements of any material act, or practiced or attempted to practice, any deception or fraud in the application or examination, in establishing eligibility or securing an appointment. In addition, applicants convicted of domestic violence will not be eligible for appointment.
Extra Points - With a Passing Grade of 70%:
5 points - for completion of military service with proof of an Honorable Discharge (Form DD214).
5 points - for those who show proof of a Bachelor Degree.
2 points - for those who show proof of an Associate's Degree.
The maximum credit permitted is 5 points, total, for any college degree or degrees. The degree must be from an accredited college and the applicant must present a copy of the OFFICAL COLLEGE DIPLOMA
5 points - for those who show proof of an OPOTA certification.
1 point - for each year of part-time service as an accredited Officer with the City of Brunswick. The maximum credit for such service is 6 points.
2 points - for being a two-year resident of the City of Brunswick at the time of application.
TO RECEIVE ANY OF THE EXTRA CREDIT POINTS, DOCUMENTATION SHOWING PROOF OF SUCH ACHIEVEMENT MUST BE UPLOADED TO NTN'S WEBSITE PRIOR TO TAKING THE EXAM.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 28.00 41.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Felony friendly,