Police Officer (Full-time) - OPOTA-Certified Applicants

Police Officer

A challenging and rewarding career awaits you as a Police Officer with the City of Beavercreek Police Department. This process is open to Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certified applicants. Beavercreek Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency with a tradition of service excellence and a strong community-oriented policing philosophy. We serve a growing, progressive community situated in the western portion of Greene County, Ohio. The community has a diverse retail and commercial base with an approximate population of 46,549(2020 census).

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The successful applicant will receive salary and benefits that compare favorably with those offered in business or industry. The salary range based on the most current collective bargaining agreement will be $36.98/hr. ($76,918) with annual increases to $52/hr. ($108,160) at the completion of the current contract in 2027. OPOTC Certified candidates' starting salary will be evaluated based on their experience and previous salary as a full-time Police Officer. Salary ranges may change commensurate with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the city and FOP Lodge 160.

Police Officers receive shift differential pay, paid vacations, holiday pay, weekend differential pay, personal allowance days and opportunities for overtime payment and/or compensatory time. Additional benefits include an educational incentive bonus, longevity bonus, and an attendance bonus.

Additional benefits include:

• Group Hospitalization and Medical Insurance (partial employee pay)
• Prescription Program
• Dental Coverage (partial employee pay)
• Optional Vision Care
• Group Life Insurance
• Workers Compensation Protection
• Occupational Injury Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for the position must meet the following minimum qualifications.

• Be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment to Police Officer
• Lawfully eligible to work in the United States
• Possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to work an 80-hour biweekly rotational schedule including weekend, evenings, nights and holidays on an assigned shift
• Must be available for on call work

Applicants must also:

• Take the National Testing Network written exam (if applicable)
• Obtain passing score (minimum 70%) on the structured oral interview
• Successfully pass other screening tests as required prior to appointment, including Chief's interview, polygraph/background investigation, post polygraph, psychological evaluation and medical examination

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online at www.beavercreekohio.gov; click on Employment and submit all required documentation listed within the application packet. All applicants must complete the application thoroughly and accurately. Failure to return required documents, or incomplete applications, will constitute grounds for rejection (other than minor omissions). The failure to disclose truthfully all material and relevant information shall also constitute grounds for rejection or dismissal.

TESTING PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATION PROCESS – ELIGIBILITY LIST

The selection process for appointing probationary police officers to the Beavercreek Police Department has a maximum of 10 progressive steps. The applicant's status as Entry level or Certified will determine which steps he/she will be required to complete.

1. Online Submission of the employment application - (All Applicants)

Special Instructions for the Application

1. Your application will be processed by the City of Beavercreek
2. The following documents MUST be included with the application:

• Copy of driver's license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Military Form DD-214, if applicable
• Certificate of completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (if completed)
• Handwritten Letter: "Why you want to be a Beavercreek Police Officer"

HANDWRITTEN LETTER must be written in the applicant's handwriting. The letter should be ¾ to 1 full notebook page explaining why the applicant wants to be a Beavercreek Police Officer.

Each completed application packet, including all associated documentation, will be reviewed for eligibility, qualifications, accuracy, and thoroughness. Any applicant packet that does not contain the above-mentioned items or is incomplete may be rejected. The candidate will also be pre-screened for any possible disqualifiers listed in BPD General Order 31.4.1. Any occurrences or incidents may result in disqualification from the process.

2. Written Examination

*All Non-Certified applicants and Certified applicants with less than one year of service as a full-time law enforcement officer are required to take the written exam. *

The Beavercreek Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN). The testing process will remain open until further notice and at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

• To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for Beavercreek Police Department.

• When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website: Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. Review all information related to the Beavercreek Police Department Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits. Review detailed information about the testing process. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired). Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Beavercreek Police Department.

• There is a minimum required score of 65% to move to the next phase. All applicants who take the written exam and with a final combined score of at least 65% using the Video and PSSA components of the exam, will advance to the next step of the process.

• Applicants that do not attain 65% or better on the written test may reapply 3 months from the date of the test.

3. Structured Oral Interview

The interview panel will interview applicants who submit completed applications and pass the written test (if required). The interview will be scheduled by the Support Services Captain and take place at the Beavercreek Police Department. The interview will cover areas that include but are not limited to decision making, interpersonal skills, administrative skills, motivation and initiative. This interview has a maximum score of 100% and applicants must obtain a minimum score of 70% to pass this interview. Applicants who get a 69% or below will be eliminated from the process and may reapply 6 months from the date of the interview. At the conclusion of the interviews, all applicants remaining that obtained a score of 70% or greater will be ranked based on the structured interview score only. After the ranking, and dependent on the number of vacancies, candidates will be moved on to the next phase of the hiring process.

4. Background Investigation / Pre-employment Polygraph Examination

Those candidates who advance to this phase must submit three (3) letters of recommendation prior to advancing to the Chief Oral Interview. Letters must be currently dated (not older than 6 months), signed and contain the address of the person writing the letter. Letters will not be accepted from any relative such as a spouse, parent, etc.

A background investigation/pre-employment polygraph examination will be conducted on the top three applicants, or an amount as determined by the Chief, after the structured interview phase. Some areas of this investigation may include:

1. Verification of a candidate's qualifying credentials
2. A review of the candidate's criminal and traffic violation record, if any
3. An interview with at least three personal references of the applicant
4. Verification of the applicant's previous employment history

The polygraph results will not be the single determinant of employment status. It is only an investigative aid that will be used together with other information to support decisions relevant to employment status. Refer to form entitled, Clearance Polygraph Information Guide, which will be provided upon notification of eligibility to participate in the Polygraph phase.

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION

The following occurrences or combination occurrences in your background are examples of things that may result in rejection of an applicant's consideration for a police officer position

Police Officer

A challenging and rewarding career awaits you as a Police Officer with the City of Beavercreek Police Department. This process is open to Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certified applicants. Beavercreek Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency with a tradition of service excellence and a strong community-oriented policing philosophy. We serve a growing, progressive community situated in the western portion of Greene County, Ohio. The community has a diverse retail and commercial base with an approximate population of 46,549(2020 census).

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The successful applicant will receive salary and benefits that compare favorably with those offered in business or industry. The salary range based on the most current collective bargaining agreement will be $36.98/hr. ($76,918) with annual increases to $52/hr. ($108,160) at the completion of the current contract in 2027. OPOTC Certified candidates' starting salary will be evaluated based on their experience and previous salary as a full-time Police Officer. Salary ranges may change commensurate with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the city and FOP Lodge 160.

Police Officers receive shift differential pay, paid vacations, holiday pay, weekend differential pay, personal allowance days and opportunities for overtime payment and/or compensatory time. Additional benefits include an educational incentive bonus, longevity bonus, and an attendance bonus.

Additional benefits include:

• Group Hospitalization and Medical Insurance (partial employee pay)
• Prescription Program
• Dental Coverage (partial employee pay)
• Optional Vision Care
• Group Life Insurance
• Workers Compensation Protection
• Occupational Injury Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for the position must meet the following minimum qualifications.

• Be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment to Police Officer
• Lawfully eligible to work in the United States
• Possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to work an 80-hour biweekly rotational schedule including weekend, evenings, nights and holidays on an assigned shift
• Must be available for on call work

Applicants must also:

• Take the National Testing Network written exam (if applicable)
• Obtain passing score (minimum 70%) on the structured oral interview
• Successfully pass other screening tests as required prior to appointment, including Chief's interview, polygraph/background investigation, post polygraph, psychological evaluation and medical examination

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online at www.beavercreekohio.gov; click on Employment and submit all required documentation listed within the application packet. All applicants must complete the application thoroughly and accurately. Failure to return required documents, or incomplete applications, will constitute grounds for rejection (other than minor omissions). The failure to disclose truthfully all material and relevant information shall also constitute grounds for rejection or dismissal.

TESTING PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATION PROCESS – ELIGIBILITY LIST

The selection process for appointing probationary police officers to the Beavercreek Police Department has a maximum of 10 progressive steps. The applicant's status as Entry level or Certified will determine which steps he/she will be required to complete.

1. Online Submission of the employment application - (All Applicants)

Special Instructions for the Application

1. Your application will be processed by the City of Beavercreek
2. The following documents MUST be included with the application:

• Copy of driver's license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Military Form DD-214, if applicable
• Certificate of completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (if completed)
• Handwritten Letter: "Why you want to be a Beavercreek Police Officer"

HANDWRITTEN LETTER must be written in the applicant's handwriting. The letter should be ¾ to 1 full notebook page explaining why the applicant wants to be a Beavercreek Police Officer.

Each completed application packet, including all associated documentation, will be reviewed for eligibility, qualifications, accuracy, and thoroughness. Any applicant packet that does not contain the above-mentioned items or is incomplete may be rejected. The candidate will also be pre-screened for any possible disqualifiers listed in BPD General Order 31.4.1. Any occurrences or incidents may result in disqualification from the process.

2. Written Examination

*All Non-Certified applicants and Certified applicants with less than one year of service as a full-time law enforcement officer are required to take the written exam. *

The Beavercreek Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN). The testing process will remain open until further notice and at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

• To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for Beavercreek Police Department.

• When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website: Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. Review all information related to the Beavercreek Police Department Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits. Review detailed information about the testing process. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired). Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Beavercreek Police Department.

• There is a minimum required score of 65% to move to the next phase. All applicants who take the written exam and with a final combined score of at least 65% using the Video and PSSA components of the exam, will advance to the next step of the process.

• Applicants that do not attain 65% or better on the written test may reapply 3 months from the date of the test.

3. Structured Oral Interview

The interview panel will interview applicants who submit completed applications and pass the written test (if required). The interview will be scheduled by the Support Services Captain and take place at the Beavercreek Police Department. The interview will cover areas that include but are not limited to decision making, interpersonal skills, administrative skills, motivation and initiative. This interview has a maximum score of 100% and applicants must obtain a minimum score of 70% to pass this interview. Applicants who get a 69% or below will be eliminated from the process and may reapply 6 months from the date of the interview. At the conclusion of the interviews, all applicants remaining that obtained a score of 70% or greater will be ranked based on the structured interview score only. After the ranking, and dependent on the number of vacancies, candidates will be moved on to the next phase of the hiring process.

4. Background Investigation / Pre-employment Polygraph Examination

Those candidates who advance to this phase must submit three (3) letters of recommendation prior to advancing to the Chief Oral Interview. Letters must be currently dated (not older than 6 months), signed and contain the address of the person writing the letter. Letters will not be accepted from any relative such as a spouse, parent, etc.

A background investigation/pre-employment polygraph examination will be conducted on the top three applicants, or an amount as determined by the Chief, after the structured interview phase. Some areas of this investigation may include:

1. Verification of a candidate's qualifying credentials
2. A review of the candidate's criminal and traffic violation record, if any
3. An interview with at least three personal references of the applicant
4. Verification of the applicant's previous employment history

The polygraph results will not be the single determinant of employment status. It is only an investigative aid that will be used together with other information to support decisions relevant to employment status. Refer to form entitled, Clearance Polygraph Information Guide, which will be provided upon notification of eligibility to participate in the Polygraph phase.

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION

The following occurrences or combination occurrences in your background are examples of things that may result in rejection of an applicant's consideration for a police officer position

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