POLICE OFFICER - FT at City of Vandalia – Vandalia, Ohio

Position Description:

The Police Officer is responsible for preserving the peace, the protection of life and property, law enforcement, implementation of crime prevention measures, and the apprehension of criminals; provides emergency medical care; serves as criminal investigator.

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Additional Information:

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Please submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and scanned certifications or evidence of academy completion if applicable. *Candidates with at least one year full-time experience with a municipal, county, or state agency are not required to take the online test. The starting pay rate for this position is $70,575.86 and includes a robust benefits package.

Disqualification from this process does not preclude a candidate's future reapplication for other vacancies.

Job Advertisement:

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A challenging and rewarding career awaits you as a Police Officer with the Vandalia, Ohio Division of Police. We are a nationally-accredited agency that emphasizes community policing and exceptional service. We serve a progressive community situated in the northeastern portion of Montgomery County, adjacent to Interstates 70 and 75 and Dayton International Airport. Our community has a diverse commercial and industrial base with a population of approximately 15,000.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The base Vandalia Police Officer starting salary is $70,575.86 (with no qualifying experience). For lateral candidates, the starting salary will be based on previous law enforcement experience. Police Officers receive shift differential pay, paid vacation days and holiday pay.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Group Health Care to include Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Workers Compensation Protection and Occupational Injury Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Recreation Benefits
• Ohio Police & Fire Pension

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete Vandalias Online Employment Application, available on the city website at www.vandaliaohio.org.
• Submit a resume, cover letter explaining your interest in joining our agency, and proof of any relevant certifications.
• Application materials must be submitted ONLINE, no later than Monday, July 8, 5 p.m.
• All applicants will be required to take the Frontline Law Enforcement Exam through NTN, free to all candidates. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 11.
  
  

The City of Vandalia offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN). 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 City of Vandalia.

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and select "Find Jobs at the top

Under Jobs select Law Enforcement job

On the left side under State, find Ohio and hit Update

Scroll down and find Vandalia, check the box and hit Continue button

You will see a Review disclaimer.

(Have you added ALL the departments that you want to apply to?

Hit the button This is all I want. Vandalia will only pay for tests submitted to our organization!!

This will take you to the Do You Qualify area. Read the job description and if you qualify select I Qualify and hit continue.

The next screen is the Virtual Testing screen. You can select the day and time in which you want to test.

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Vandalia.

TESTING PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATION PROCESS

The process for establishing a provisional eligibility register and appointing Police Officers has seven successive steps:

Phase 1. Timely Submission of Application, Resume, Cover Letter, and any certifications. Timely completion of the Frontline National Law Enforcement Exam. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 11.

Phase 2. A Truth Verification Examination

The truth verification results will not be the single determinant of employment status. This examination is an investigative aid, which will be used together with other information to support decisions relevant to employment status.

The following is a list of areas from which truth verification questions will be drawn:

• Personal Identity
• Record of Arrest
• Commission of Crimes
• Alcohol and Drug Usage
• Employment History
• Financial History
• Incidents Involving Weapons
• Responses Given in the City's Employment Application
• Responses Given in the Applicant Personal History Questionnaire

Phase 3. First Oral Interview

Candidates who score at least 70% on the Frontline Law Enforcement exam and pass the Truth Verification exam will be invited to the first of two interviews. This review board will include two Police Division employees, a Police Lieutenant, Human Resource Manager and a Vandalia Citizen. Candidates must score at least 75% on this Interview to remain eligible.

Phase 4. Second Oral Interview

Applicants who finish in the top 5 positions and achieve a minimum passing score of 75% from the First Interview will be invited to the Second Interview. The interview board will include the City Manager or his designee, the Chief of Police and a Police Lieutenant. Participants in the second interview must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% to remain eligible.

During each interview, candidates will be asked a uniform set of questions to measure specific attributes. All answers will be uniformly rated and recorded on a standardized form by each member of the interview board. Final candidate standings will be determined by the scores of the Second Oral Interview.

THE FOLLOWING PHASES ARE PASS/FAIL

From the top 5 candidates, the City Manager will select one or more candidates to continue in the qualification process.

Phase 5. A Thorough Background Investigation

The background investigation will include:

A. Verification of qualifying credentials

B. A review of the candidate's criminal record, if any

C. A review of the candidate's financial history

D. An interview with at least three personal references

E. Verification of previous education and employment

Candidates successfully completing Phase 5 will receive a conditional offer of employment prior to the last phases of testing. Should candidates fail to pass any of the remaining phases, additional candidates will be selected to advance.

Phase 6. A Psychological Examination

A psychological exam designed to assess a candidate's emotional stability and psychological fitness will be conducted.

Phase 7. A Medical Examination

A medical examination will be conducted to identify problems that might inhibit work performance, shorten a career or contribute to work-related disabilities. A drug screen will be included in this examination.

Failure to complete the application form accurately, along with resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications will constitute grounds for rejection. The failure to truthfully disclose all material and relevant information shall also constitute grounds for rejection or, if discovered subsequent to appointment, dismissal.

Vandalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Compliant. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply