The City of Kenton will offer a Civil Service Entry Level Examination, to establish an eligibility list for Patrol Officer for the Kenton Police Department, on January 24th, 2023 at 1:00pm in the Municipal Building at 111 W. Franklin Street, Kenton, OH 43326.

Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to apply for Patrol Officer, must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Ohio. No applicant shall be eligible to receive an original appointment on or after the person's thirty-sixth (36) birthday.

Application forms may be obtained at the City Clerk's office located in the Municipal Building at 111 West Franklin Street, Kenton, OH 43326 or you may download the application packet at www.cityofkenton.com/employment.

Applications must be filed with the Clerk by January 13th, 2023 at 3:00pm.

All ex-military personnel wishing to receive service credit must provide a copy of their discharge papers with their application.

Anyone with an application currently on file must reapply in order to take the exam.

Job Description: This employee performs general duty police work in protecting life and property and in enforcing laws and ordinances. Employee will be required to exercise sound and independent judgement in emergency situations where danger to life and property may be present. Employee is expected to handle all assignments in a tactful and courteous manner while being conscientious and efficient in the performance of duties. NOTE: The police profession is a high stress-related field.

Unless currently certified by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council (O.P.O. T.C.) the successful applicant for probationary police officer will be required to attend a basic officer training program as established by the O.P.O.T.C. prior to the appointment to the position of Patrolman with the City of Kenton. Preference will be given to previously certified applicants.

Minimum Age Requirement: Must be age twenty-one (21) for probationary appointment, by date of appointment.

Minimum Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. of equivalency to State of Ohio G.E.D. standards.

Required Documents: All applicants must submit copies of the following original documents with their application.

• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Social Security Card
• Ohio Driver's License
• OPOTC Certificate
• Draft Registration
• DD 214 (if applicable)
• Personal History Statement Form
• Background Release Form
• Selective Service Card

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.45 - $25.38 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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