ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION
The City of Bay Village is currently holding a competitive examination for the position of entry-level Police Officer. To be considered for employment as a Police Officer with the City of Bay Village, the completion of a competitive examination must take place with the National Testing Network by January 28, 2026.
For information on scheduling an examination, contact National Testing Network: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com .
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position is responsible for patrolling the City of Bay Village, responding to emergency situations, protecting personnel and properties therein, enforcing all applicable laws, maintaining peace and safety, investigating complaints, aiding individuals, identifying criminal offenders, making arrests, identifying law enforcement and community issues, resolving conflicts, engaging with the community in a positive and proactive manner and providing other law enforcement and community policing services to the
public as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION
AGE: 21-40 years of age at time of appointment
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent
JOB DESCRIPTION: Additional qualifications contained within the job description https://www.cityofbayvillage.com/DocumentCenter/View/3959/BVPD-Police-Officer-job-description
Prior to appointment applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph investigation, psychological examination, physical examination, oral interview(s), pre-employment drug and nicotine screening, and must possess a Police Physical Agility Test Certificate from Cuyahoga Community College or Lorain County Community College.
2026 HOURLY RATES OF PAY
Probationary $67,762 base annual salary/$32.57 Hourly Rate
After 1 year $73,814 base annual salary/$35.48 Hourly Rate
After 2 years $83,240 base annual salary/$40.01 Hourly Rate
After 3 years $94,353 base annual salary/$45.36 Hourly Rate
BENEFITS
The City of Bay Village offers a comprehensive package of great benefits!
Healthcare, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance. Uniform allowance, longevity pay, proficiency pay, time-off benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
APPLICATION
All applicants must complete a City of Bay Village Civil Service application by January 28, 2026.
Applications are available online: https://www.cityofbayvillage.com/157/Human-Resources
Completed Civil Service applications must be signed and submitted electronically or in person to
Jennifer Demaline, Human Resources Director: (see below)
EXTRA CREDIT
To be eligible to receive extra credit points, you must provide the following documentation when submitting your application: (Shall not exceed a total of ten (10) points)
1. Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Police Science Associate Degree, OR Bachelor Degree from any accredited college or university in any field. Proof of education must be submitted with application . (5 points)
2. Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certification for Full time officer, plus two years' experience (or 4160 hours equivalent) in the field (municipal or township police officer, deputy sheriff, university police officer, Ohio State Patrol Officer, or Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority police office).
A copy of your OPOTA certification must be submitted with application. (5 points)
3. Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certification without experience. Certification must be no more than one (1) year old. A copy of your OPOTA certification must be submitted with application.
(2 points)
4. Honorably Discharged veteran having served at least one continuous year of active military service in the Armed Forces of the United States. A copy of your DD214 must be submitted with application. (5 points)
BY ORDER OF THE BAY VILLAGE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The City of Bay Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*Please note, effective August 15, 2012, the City of Bay Village will no longer hire individuals who use tobacco products into Full time positions.
