PATROL OFFICER EXAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The Civil Service Commission for the City of Amherst, Ohio hereby gives notice of an open competitive examination for Police Patrol Officer. The City of Amherst is an equal opportunity
employer.

The examination to establish the eligibility list for the position of Police Patrol Officer will be held Thursday June 26th, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Nordson Depot 671 Franklin Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001.

To be eligible to take the exam, applicants must complete the application process below. Photo ID is required for entrance to the examination.

Application Requirements:

Applications may be completed online at www.amherstohio.org or obtained in person at Amherst City Hall, 206 S Main Street, beginning Monday, May 19th, 2025, through Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Completed applications MUST be submitted or returned by June 18th, 2025, at 4 p.m.

No application will be accepted after 4 p.m. on June 18th, 2025.

• Anyone may pick up the application for another individual.
• Applications must be on forms provided by the Amherst Civil Service Commission. No other forms will be accepted.
• If notarized, anyone may return the application to the Amherst City Hall.
• If not notarized, the applicant must return the application in person to have it notarized.
• Upon turning in an application, it must be completed in its entirety and notarized or it will not be accepted.
• No application will be accepted unless accompanied by a COPY of the following:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • College Degree(s) – (if applicable)
  • Non-expired Ohio Police Officer Training Academy certificate or proof of current enrollment in an OPOTA academy
  • Military DD214 or honorable discharge (if applicable)
  • Initialed Police Officer Job Description Packet
  • Amherst Police Department Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)

Candidates who attain a passing score of at least 70% on the entry level exam will be placed on Amherst Police Department’s eligibility list once any applicable extra credit is applied and the list
is certified by the Amherst Civil Service Commission.

Additional credit: Awarded to any applicant shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total grade awarded to the applicant in a regular examination in which the applicant received a
passing grade, provided valid written proof in the prescribed manner has been submitted at the time application for examination is filed with the Commission.

1. Any applicant who has served in the military services of the United States as provided in Section 124.23 shall receive an additional credit (See Allowance Table (v) below),
   provided that prior to the date of such examination the applicant has filed with the Commission proof of honorable discharge evidencing such military service.
2. Any applicant who is a member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
3. Any applicant with a college degree shall receive additional credit only for the highest degree earned (See Allowance Table (v) below) provided that prior to the date of such examination the applicant has filed with the Commission valid written evidence of such college degree earned.
4. Applicants to the Police Department who have current OPOTC training or show proof of current enrollment in an OPOTC academy, shall receive additional credit (See Allowance Table (v) below) provided that prior to the date of such examination the applicant has filed with the Commission valid written evidence of such current OPOTC training.

The following allowance shall be calculated within the cap of 20% additional credit:

Physical Abilities Testing (PAT) will take place as part of the hiring process.

2025 Salary Information

The Chief of Police, at his discretion, may start a new hire that has previous experience at a rate higher than starting pay.

Benefits Information: 2 weeks paid Vacation after 1st year- up to 6 weeks of Vacation, Longevity, Fitness Incentive, College Compensation Program, patrol officers work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), Annual Uniform allowance, Deferred Comp program, and 14 Paid Holidays

Department Overview: The Amherst Police Department is committed to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of security, safety and quality services to members of our community. We view ourselves as part of the community and not separate from the community. We expect and encourage our officers to be engaged
with our residents and business partners and to work together to solve problems, prevent crime and continue to improve the lives of the those that we serve. We hold ourselves to a higher standard and encourage growth and training. Ultimately, every officer is and should be a leader in our department bringing forward new ideas and methods.

The Amherst Police Department is currently designated to have 24 fulltime sworn officers, 2 part-time sworn officers and 10 additional dispatch/civilian positions. The department handles over 12,000 calls for service annually.

City Information: The City of Amherst is in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located 28 miles west of Cleveland. The population in the 2020 census was 12,681 residents. The area of Amherst is approximately 7.14 square miles. Amherst offers a community where most residents own their homes. In Amherst there are restaurants, coffee shops, various businesses, and parks. The public schools in Amherst are highly rated.

Amherst is a wonderful community to live and work in.

Standards for Employment: There are high standards for employment for police employees. This is necessary for police employees who represent our government and help protect the
rights of citizens and our community.

This requires the agency to conduct an extensive background investigation to determine a candidate’s suitability for employment. Various matters may disqualify candidates from the
selection process. Not only are a candidate’s truthfulness and honesty regarding past behavior, conditions for employment, but the specific facts revealed regarding past behavior
may also cause disqualification from the selection process. Although various factors may lead to immediate disqualification of a candidate, the department also retains the right and
the discretion to determine which candidates to select or not select for employment; merely meeting the minimum standards for employment does not, in and of itself, have any bearing on a candidate’s prospect for hire.

Job Description

Responsible to enforce all local, state, and federal laws within the City of Amherst. (See job description provided)

Supervision

Work is performed under the direction of a Sergeant. Work is performed within the guidelines of policies and procedures of the City of Amherst and the Amherst Police Department with
some discretion in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Work is reviewed daily by supervisors.

Applications submitted that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for employment.