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Entry Level Police Officer

The City of Wooster is accepting applications for entry level police officers. 

No experience required. Police Officer wage while at the academy is $29.94/hr. The police academy is paid for by the City.

Required Qualifications:

  • Age 21-35 at time 
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2 yrs. FT work OR 2 yrs. active military honorable discharge OR Associates/Bachelors degree
  • Maintain firearms quals, physical fitness standards

-Excellent wage and benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and other voluntary benefits

-12 hour shifts, every other week Friday, Saturday, & Sunday off

-Education Assistance $6,000/ year

-$800.00 stipend for eligible certifications and positions

-Extra duty details paid at overtime rate

-Earn vacation and sick benefits as soon as you begin work

-12 paid holidays and 2 personal days

-Stater of the art new building and gym facility

A detailed job description and application can be found at https://www.woosteroh.com/human-resources/careers.

Community Resource Officer Don Hall at dhall@woosteroh.com or call (330)287-5720.

 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH AT 9AM @ Wooster Safety Center, 3333 Burbank Rd., Wooster, OH 44691   

 

A completed application (online) and copy of driver's license must be received no later that November 3, 2024. You will be notified in writing prior to the examination if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and are eligible to sit for the test. To be considered for civil service credit for military service, veterans should include a copy of their DD-214 military discharge papers (member 4 - type of discharge must be indicated. To be considered for civil service credit for education, applicants should include a copy of their college degree and/or official college transcript. These items must also be received no later than November 3, 2024 (the application deadline).