Full-Time Patrol Officer

WICKLIFFE POLICE DEPARTMENT
28730 RIDGE RD
WICKLIFFE, OHIO 44092
440-943-1234
https://www.cityofwickliffe.com
 

Updated: September 05, 2025

Job Classification: Full-Time Patrol Officer

The Wickliffe Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Full-Time Patrol Officer.  Candidates are required to take the NTN Frontline exam and PSSA. All testing must be completed by October 6th, 2025.  Candidates are also required to complete the department application found here: https://www.cityofwickliffe.com/218/Employment-Opportunities

Salary information: $75,753 to $95,950 Annually. 

Benefits Information: 

12-hour shifts 
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Up to 240 hours vacation, 80 hours after 1 year
Uniform allowance
Shift Differential
Education pay
96 hours of Holiday, up to 24 hours of personal time
Sick time

Contact Info: 

Lt. Manus McCaffery

Phone: 440-943-1234

Email: mmccaffery@cityofwickliffe.com

Hiring Process: 

NTN Test
Civil Service certification and calculation of bonus points
Tri C Agility Test within one year at 50% 
Background Investigation
Voice Stress Analysis
Psychological Test
Oral interview with Chief
Medical/Drug testing

Preference Points: (Maximum of 10% allowed)

10% Honorable Discharge from military service
10% Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Field
5% Bachelor's Degree
5% OPOTA Certification
3% Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice Field

Department overview:

The Wickliffe Police Department is a professional, progressive, and proactive police department located in northeast Ohio, Lake County.  We are currently hiring two of the finest and most qualified candidates to help reduce crime, protect residents, and improve the quality of life in Wickliffe through mutual trust and building relationships.  Officers work a 12-hour shift and utilize the Willoughby Municipal Court and the Lake County Common Pleas Court.  The police department is strongly supported by our residents and our officers are encouraged and expected to be proactive.  Wickliffe prides itself on having highly trained officers and numerous opportunities are available for professional training and specialty units (K9, SWAT, CNT, FTO, Bike Patrol, Evidence Tech, SRO, Marshals task force, AIU, and Detective Bureau).

County Info: Lake County 

Population:  14,000

Job Requirements

Age:
21-35

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes, Ohio

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Yes

College:
Not Required but preferred

Academy Certification:
Not Required but preferred

Prior Experience:
Not required