Job Description
FAIRVIEW PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
20777 LORAIN ROAD
FAIRVIEW PARK, OHIO 44126
440-356-4418
Updated: March 04, 2025
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Position Title: Police Officer
The City of Fairview Park, Ohio is hiring for the position of Patrol Officer. Candidates are required to complete NTN's Frontline National Exam and PSSA test by April 18, 2025 to move forward with the hiring process.
A Civil Service Application is also required. It can be found online.
All testing and documents must be submitted by Please upload the following documents to your NTN Account:
Copy of Driver's License (Required)
Copy of High School Diploma or its equivalent (Required)
Completed Civil Service Application with two notarized documents (Required)
Copy of DD214 with an honorable discharge (For Extra Credit)
Current Ohio Peace Officer Certification (For Extra Credit)
Salary Information: $58,406-$90,066
Benefit Information:
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan
Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
Pension and Deferred Compensation
12 hours shifts with every other weekend off
Compensatory and Kelly Time off
Specialty Pays
Tuition Reimbursement
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy
Uniform Allowance
Candidate Contact Person
Chief Paul Shepard
Chief of Police
440-356-4418
Department Overview
The Fairview Park Police Department is recruiting dedicated men and women who want to answer the call to service in a great community. Our members are provided many opportunities to specialize in various aspects of law enforcement
Opportunities Offered:
SWAT, Hostage Negotiator, Bomb Unit, Mobile Field Force, Bicycle Patrol, Detective Bureau, Evidence Technician, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, Drone Operator, Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Police Academy Instructor, CIT Officer, CISM Team, Public Information Officer, Criminal Interdiction, Drug Recognition Expert
City/County/Area Information
Fairview Park, Ohio is a great place to live and work, particularly for families, with its convenient location near Cleveland, access to excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. One of the biggest draws is its very low crime rate, significantly below both state and national averages. Situated as a western suburb of Cleveland, it offers easy access to major highways and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Fairview Park is made up of predominantly residential and retail properties. In the center of town is the Gemini Recreation Center undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation. Fairview Park has seven city parks, and the Cleveland Metroparks are within city limits.
Population
17,000
Job Requirements
Age: Applicants for original appointment as a Patrol Officer must have attained the age of 21 on or prior to the date of examination. No person shall be eligible to receive an original appointment on or after their 41st birthday.
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Additional Requirements:
Applicants who receive a passing grade of seventy percent (70%) or more on the Police entrance examinations shall be awarded an additional five (5) points for status as a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To obtain such extra credit, veterans must attach a copy of their DD214, showing Honorable Discharge, to their application.
Applicants who receive a passing grade of seventy percent (70%) or more on the Police entrance examination shall also be awarded four (4) extra credit points for the possession of a current Ohio Peace Officer Certificate, the documentation for which shall also be attached to their application.
Applicants who are ranked in the top 30 scorers shall be notified of the time and place for a pass/fail agility test. An injury waiver and release form signed by the applicant are required to take the agility test. Failure to take and pass the agility test will eliminate the applicant from further consideration.
Hiring Process:
Written Exam
Physical Agility
Interview
Polygraph
Background Check
Conditional Offer ( Psychological and Physical Exam )
Appointment
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 58,406.00 90,066.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Shift work,