Qualifications

• One year as a Moraine Police Officer, in addition to three years total law enforcement experience as an OPOTA certified Peace Officer.
• Considerable knowledge of the City’s policies, practices, General Orders, geography, and general law enforcement and supervision practices.

Written Exam Information

• The written exam will be held on Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 PM at the City Building
• The examination will consist of 100 questions
• A score of 65 percent or higher is needed to pass the written exam
• Protest period following the written exams expires on October 4, 2022 at 4:30 PM and questions must be submitted on the form provided on the City’s website
• The Merit System Commission will meet to determine the outcome of the protested questions
• Scores for the written exam will not be released to candidates until after the list is certified by the Merit System Commission
• Ties will be broken by seniority points and, if needed, date and time of application.
• Seniority points will only be awarded to candidates who achieve a minimum passing score of 65 percent on the examination without considering seniority points
• The examination will consist of multiple choice questions and be taken from the following study materials: Moraine Police Policy and Procedure Manuals, City Personnel Manual, Ohio Revised Code, Moraine Codified Ordinances, and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• All study guide materials will be provided in electronic form.

Assessment Exam Information

• The date of the assessment exam will be determined after certification of the written exam.
• Scores for the assessment exam will not be released to candidates until after the list is certified by the Merit System Commission

Interview

• A department/division interview will be conducted after certification of the assessment exam
• Scores for the interview process will not be released to candidates until after the list is certified by the Merit System Commission

Additional Information

All applicants must fill out a Promotional Application located on the City’s website by September 23, 2022. 

The Sergeant promotional exam is a three-part process consisting of a written exam, Assessment Center, and interview with the Chief. After the written exams scores have been calculated, certified, and released, all candidates who have a passing score will move to the Assessment Center phase of the process. Additionally, candidates who have successfully completed the first two phases will be interviewed by the Chief of Police.

All applicants must fill out a Promotional Application located on the City’s website (www.ci.moraine.oh.us) by February 22, 2023.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Currently employed within the Street Division as an Operator I.
• Must be in current position for a minimum of one (1) year.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with CDL Class B endorsement.

Written Exam Information

• The written exam will be held in person at the Moraine Municipal Building on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
• The examination will consist of 100 multiple choice and true/false questions and there will be a two (2) hour time limit to complete the exam.
• A score of 60 percent or higher is needed to pass the written exam.
• Protest period following the written exams expires on February 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM and questions must be submitted on the form provided on the City’s website.
• The Merit System Commission will meet to determine the outcome of the protested questions.
• Scores for the written exam will not be released to candidates until after the list is certified by the Merit System Commission.
• Ties will be broken by seniority points.
• All study guide materials are available on the City’s website (www.ci.moraine.oh.us).

Assessment Exam Information

• A department/division interview will be conducted after certification of the assessment exam
• A score of 60 percent or higher is needed to pass the assessment exam
• Scores for the interview process will not be released to candidates until after the list is certified by the Merit System Commission

Additional Information

Seniority points will be awarded to candidates who achieve a minimum passing score (60%) on the written examination only.

Seniority will determine the rankings when identical scores exist. In the event two or more applicants receive identical scores, priority will be given to the person whose application was filed electronically first.

STUDY GUIDE

All study guide materials are available on the City’s website on Feb 10

• Personnel Manual
• 8-ton Dump Truck
• Moraine Standards (Concrete-Drywell-Guardrails)
• Crafco Install Instructions
• Crafco 34541 Asphalt Rubber Seal
• 2013 ODOT Construction and Material Specs
• Bobcat Operator Manual
• Bucket Truck
• Policies and Procedures
• Ball Field Drag
• Ferris IS3200Z
• Ford F1145 Tractor
• John Deere 72-inch Side Discharge Mower for F1145 Front Mower
• 2012 OMUTCD Part 1
• 2012 OMUTCD Part 2
• 2012 OMUTCD Part 3
• 2012 ODOT Guidebook for Traffic Control in WorkZones
• Safety Equipment
• STIHL Chain Saw Instructions
• STIHL Chain Saw Safety