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POLICE RECRUIT (118TH CLASS)

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POLICE RECRUIT (118TH CLASS)

Salary

$58,487.52 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-01374

Department

Police

Opening Date

04/05/2025

Closing Date

7/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

Under direct supervision of a Police Sergeant or higher rank, this employee is assigned to the Police Academy for training to become a Police Officer. Initial training at the Academy is for a minimum of 28 weeks. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy curriculum, Police Recruits will graduate and be classified as Police Officers (pay will increase to a minimum of $26.80/hour) and be assigned to a patrol unit for the purpose of protecting life and property, crime prevention, enforcing laws and ordinances, arresting violators, making forcible arrests if necessary, investigating accidents and complaints, securing evidence, and preserving the peace within an assigned beat (geographical unit). Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which must be possessed.)

TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE RECRUIT:

Skill and ability to:

Read, spell, and communicate orally and in writing.

Evaluate potentially volatile situations and to deal effectively with people.

Follow orders and directives.

TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE OFFICER:

Knowledge of:

Federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances.

Police Department Procedures Manual, rules, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures.

The proper care and use of police equipment.

Geographic areas of the city.

Reporting procedures for the Police Division.

Interrogation and interview techniques.

Procedures regarding the use of force.

Required Education and Experience

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED). NOTE: College is preferred but not required.

Other Requirements:

Must successfully complete a physical ability tests at various phases of the process.

Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph examination.

Must satisfactorily complete a behavior assessment evaluation.

Applicants must be free from alcohol and drug dependency and possess emotional stability due to the sensitive and stressful nature of this position.

Applicants must be free from felony convictions.

Must successfully complete the Cincinnati Police Academy training program.

Must be age 21 by the time of appointment to Police Officer.

Must successfully pass state certification as a police officer.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must live in in one of the following Counties at time of appointment:

Ohio – Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont

Kentucky – Kenton, Campbell, Boone

Indiana – Dearborn, Franklin

Must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

Working and Physical Conditions

Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous law enforcement and public safety activities, and conditions such as adverse weather and armed and dangerous persons.

Positions in the Police Recruit and Police Officer classification require physical elements such as: physical fitness training, including heavy lifting, running, completing various drills, tactical maneuvers and weapons exercises.

Working Conditions: Upon Academy graduation, employees may be assigned to work on a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Officers will be assigned to a Police District at the discretion of the Police Department. Employees in this classification may be subjected to vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, infectious diseases, criminal suspects and jail inmates.

The 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. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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1. Do you understand that any felony conviction, including those sealed and/or expunged, will prohibit you from being a Police Recruit with the City of Cincinnati?

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2. Do you understand that you must abstain from the use and/or the possession of marijuana and marijuana related products, including for medical purposes, when this application period closes?

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3. Do you understand that the Cincinnati Police Department does not allow tattoos and/or intentional scarring/branding on the hands, neck, and/or face, and that this could result in not being selected for the position of Police Recruit?

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Were you referred to this job posting by a City of Cincinnati employee?

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide only ONE employee's name and their department. If you answered "No", please respond "NA".

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Do you understand applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be provided the time and location of the written examination via email notification?

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Do you understand the written exam date is to be determined and qualifying applicants will be given at least 14 days advance notice of the time and location of the written examination?

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Do you understand you must be 18 to sit for the written examination and age 21 by the time of appointment to Police Officer?

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Do you understand that if selected you will be required to pass a physical and drug screen prior to appointment as a Police Recruit?

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Do you understand you must live in one of the following counties at the time of appointment as a Police Recruit or Police Officer? Ohio - Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont Kentucky - Kenton, Campbell, Boone Indiana - Dearborn, Franklin

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Do you understand you must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays?

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Do you understand the salary for a Police Recruit is $56,238.00 annually? Upon successful completion of the Police Academy curriculum and graduation from the Police Academy curriculum and graduation from the Police Academy, a Police Recruit will be promoted to Police Officer. A Police Officer's salary is currently $74,084.70 - $92,188.79 annually.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?

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Do you have a disability that would prevent you from participating in the written examination which is anticipated to take two and a half hours? If yes, please email [email protected] to request a Reasonable Accommodation Form.

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Where did you hear about this job posting?

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Do you understand questions regarding recruitment should be directed to Sergeant Grant Hunter at [email protected] or 513-357-7567.

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm