Ohio Police Lateral Entry

FAIRVIEW PARK POLICE

DEPARTMENT LATERAL ENTRY
The Fairview Park Police Department is hiring experienced officers looking to work for a great community!
The deadline for submission is Friday, April 18, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.
An agility exam will be held for qualified applicants on Saturday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m.
Refer to for additional details including application and submission instructions.
Benefits:
• 2025 Lateral Entry Base Pay:
• 1 year prior experience $66,456
• 2 years prior experience $74,526
• 3 years prior experience $82,596
• 4 years or more prior experience $90,667
• 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off
• Vacation credit for prior related service up to 5 years after probation is completed
• Transfer in previously accrued sick time
• 96 hours of Holiday Time
• Kelly Time Accrual
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Ohio Police and Fire Pension System
• Ohio Deferred Compensation
• OPBA Collective Bargaining
Compensation Incentives:
• Uniform and Equipment Pay = $1,650 annually
• Evidence Technician Pay = $550 annually
• Bomb Squad, SWAT, Hostage Negotiator, Terminal Agency Coordinator, BAC Operator pay $250(Maximum of 2)
• LE.A.D.S. Certification Pay $600 annually
• Field Training Officer, Officer-In-Charge, and Accident Reconstructionist pay
• Tuition Reimbursement for a maximum of $5,000
Special Assignments:
• S.W.A.T.
• Bomb Squad,
• Hostage Negotiators
• Mobile Field Force
• Detective Bureau
• Evidence Technician
• Bike Patrol
• Drone Operator
• Accident Investigator

The City of Fairview Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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