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General DescriptionThe City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INTERESTED IN LATERAL TRANSFER FOR THE PATROL OFFICER RANK ONLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED***The City of Hamilton Police Department is recruiting for CURRENT certified law enforcement officers interested in the lateral transfer process. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will NOT be required to complete the National testing Network (NTN) test, or the initial pre-hire physical fitness exam.Eligibility RequirementsEligible candidates must have AT LEAST TWO (2) YEARS OF FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE as a sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency.Eligible candidates must be CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS with a recognized law enforcement agency.Eligible candidates must submit an application that includes ANY CERTIFICATIONS THEY HAVE EARNED TO DATE.For This Recruitment, The Process Shall Include The FollowingOral Board InterviewBackground InvestigationPsychological EvaluationMedical Examination & Drug ScreenPlease see the link below regarding the Talent Attraction Program (TAP) Scholarship. This program is designed to attract students at the end of their college careers to contribute to our community. below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.Health InsuranceThe City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.HolidaysFor many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.Life InsuranceAfter six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.Voluntary Supplemental BenefitsLife insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insuranceDeferred Compensation PlanThis plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.Retirement PlansThe Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.01 Do you understand that this recruitment is for LATERAL TRANSFERS only?YesNo02 Do you understand that this recruitment is for LATERAL TRANSFERS in the PATROL OFFICER RANK only?YesNo03 Do you understand that you will NOT be required to take an NTN examination for this recruitment?YesNo04 Do you understand that you will NOT be required to conduct a Physical Fitness Examination for this recruitment?YesNo05 Are you a CURRENT law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency? (You must be a current law enforcement officer to be considered for this recruitment)YesNo06 Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency?YesNo07 Please list the recognized law enforcement agency you are CURRENTLY employed with as well as your dates of service.08 Did you attach a copy of your Driver's License? (You must attach a copy of your driver's license)YesNo09 Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?YesNo10 Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.YesNoRequired Question#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
General DescriptionThe City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INTERESTED IN LATERAL TRANSFER FOR THE PATROL OFFICER RANK ONLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED***The City of Hamilton Police Department is recruiting for CURRENT certified law enforcement officers interested in the lateral transfer process. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will NOT be required to complete the National testing Network (NTN) test, or the initial pre-hire physical fitness exam.Eligibility RequirementsEligible candidates must have AT LEAST TWO (2) YEARS OF FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE as a sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency.Eligible candidates must be CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS with a recognized law enforcement agency.Eligible candidates must submit an application that includes ANY CERTIFICATIONS THEY HAVE EARNED TO DATE.For This Recruitment, The Process Shall Include The FollowingOral Board InterviewBackground InvestigationPsychological EvaluationMedical Examination & Drug ScreenPlease see the link below regarding the Talent Attraction Program (TAP) Scholarship. This program is designed to attract students at the end of their college careers to contribute to our community. below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.Health InsuranceThe City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.HolidaysFor many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.Life InsuranceAfter six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.Voluntary Supplemental BenefitsLife insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insuranceDeferred Compensation PlanThis plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.Retirement PlansThe Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.01 Do you understand that this recruitment is for LATERAL TRANSFERS only?YesNo02 Do you understand that this recruitment is for LATERAL TRANSFERS in the PATROL OFFICER RANK only?YesNo03 Do you understand that you will NOT be required to take an NTN examination for this recruitment?YesNo04 Do you understand that you will NOT be required to conduct a Physical Fitness Examination for this recruitment?YesNo05 Are you a CURRENT law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency? (You must be a current law enforcement officer to be considered for this recruitment)YesNo06 Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency?YesNo07 Please list the recognized law enforcement agency you are CURRENTLY employed with as well as your dates of service.08 Did you attach a copy of your Driver's License? (You must attach a copy of your driver's license)YesNo09 Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?YesNo10 Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.YesNoRequired Question#J-18808-Ljbffr
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