At the time of appointment, applicants must be 21 years of age or older, high school graduates (or GED), be Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certified or have proof of recent academy completion, demonstrate good character and health, and be physically capable of performing all the essential functions of the position.
Full Benefits package includes paid insurance for medical, prescription, dental, vision and life; paid vacations, holidays and sick leave; paid college tuition and uniforms. Entry-level pay is $28.17/hour and work a 40-hour workweek. There will be a twelve-month probationary period.
Applications must be filled out online and include copies of: diploma or GED; driver’s license; the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 personal references and any appropriate certifications including OPOTA Peace Officer or proof of recent academy completion. Applications accepted Nov 30 - Dec 14, 2020 only. ****extended Jan 8, 2021****
Once you have completed the online City application, go to http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select “Find Jobs” tab, then “Law Enforcement Jobs”, then select the City of Moraine’s posting. There is a fee for the exam payable on the National Testing Network, Inc. website. A candidate must completely fill out the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) on the NTN website in order to be considered for this position.
There are two ways you can take our Police Officer exam.
- NTN offers a virtual exam, which you will have to sign up for on their website. Candidates must have a Windows computer with a webcam, microphone and speakers/headphones to be eligible to take the exam in this manner.
- A examination, which could contain audio, video, written questions or a combination thereof will be conducted December 17, 2020 or January 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. or 6:00p.m. Sinclair Community College Police Academy, Building 19 at 214. South Wilkinson Street, near the corner of Fifth and Wilkinson Streets, Dayton, OH 45402. Valid driver’s license will be required to enter the exam.
If an applicant has taken the exam with NTN and wishes to transfer their scores, ensure that you selected Moraine (this is done through the NTN website). Additionally, if an applicant wishes to transfer a previous test score and meets all requirements, they must complete a City application and the NTN PHQ in order to be considered for this position.
Upon completion of the entry level exam, all scores will be forwarded to the Moraine Merit System Commission who will certify the testing process. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70 percent (Note: The combined score as listed on the NTN results) on the exam will be placed on the Commission’s eligibility list. The City of Moraine will contact each candidate following the exam with their overall score and ranking. National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Moraine and the Merit System Commission responsibility and decision making in the testing process.
Applicants considered for further processing will undergo interviews, criminal background and reference checks, medical exam, drug screen, psychological test, and polygraph exam.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST
- Fill out a City application online
- Attach supporting documents – resume, OPOTA Certificate or proof of academy completion, DD-214, diplomas, additional certificates, etc.
- Sign up at http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
- Complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) on NTN website
- Take exam
***Additional points will be awarded to applicants who attain a passing examination score and have a college degree in Law Enforcement or similar degree from an accredited college or university or have been honorably discharged from the military. Documents must be attached to the application in order to receive additional points.
Failure to complete all of the steps listed above will result in a disqualification from the hiring process.
IMPORTANT ITEMS:
- You must bring a picture ID
- Free parking will be available at the exam location
- Please leave all cell phones in your vehicle…no cell phones will be allowed inside the testing center
- No food or drinks will be allowed in the testing center