Patrol Officer - Entry Level Examination

About this role

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;" data-pasted="true"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><strong>Patrol Officer – Entry Level Examination</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><strong>(OPEN) CS2026-087</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;color:inherit;text-align:center;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;color:inherit;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Application Open Date:</span></strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(149, 35, 8);">07/13/2026</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;color:inherit;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Application Close Date:</span></strong><strong><span style="color: rgb(149, 35, 8);">10/25/2026</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><br></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><strong>SALARY:</strong> The starting 2026 salary while in the Police Training Academy is <strong><span style="color: rgb(149, 35, 8);">$26.52</span><span style="color:inherit;">&nbsp;</span></strong>per hour. Upon successful completion of the A

Requirements

<div style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;" data-pasted="true"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;">High School Diploma or GED.</li><li style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Possess and maintain an Ohio Driver's License free of suspensions at all times during employment. A valid Ohio Driver’s License must be obtained PRIOR to appointment to the Cleveland Police Training Academy.</li><li style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Must be at least 21 years of age and no older than 54 years of age at the time of appointment to the Cleveland Police Training Academy. &nbsp;</li><li style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;">Ability to obtain and maintain Ohio Peace Officer and LEADS certifications at all times during employment.