Police Patrol Officer
MEDINA, CITY OF
132 NORTH ELMWOOD AVE
MEDINA, OHIO 44256
330-722-9077
Updated: September 15, 2025
MEDINA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an open-competitive examination to create an eligible list for the classification of:
POLICE PATROL OFFICER- Entry Level
DEADLINE: Application, documentation, & test must be uploaded to NTN portal by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025. ONLY SCORES posted on the NTN portal within 5 business days of deadline will be accepted.
**Medina Civil Service Commission Application Required (Scan QR Code)**
POSITION TITLE: Patrol Officer
SALARY INFORMATION:
$70,740.80-$90,292.80/annually ($34.01-$43.41/hourly) plus time and a half for approved overtime work. These wages include the city’s contribution of 10% towards the employees’ contribution to the Police & Firemen’s Disability and Pension Fund under a deferred plan. Benefits include uniform allowance, group hospitalization/or opt-out stipend, sick leave, paid holidays, paid vacations, personal days, longevity and education pay.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
- Wages include city’s contribution of 10% towards employee’s contribution to the Police & Firemen’s Disability & Pension Fund
- Currently 12 hour shifts
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick & stress days
- On-site Workout Room
- Uniform/education/longevity pay
- Paid OPOTA training & wages if not certified
- Health benefits effective first day or opt-out stipend
- Life Insurance & Wellness Program
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Medina Police Department is dedicated to a proactive approach to law enforcement and embraces the philosophy of Community Policing. We collaborate closely with residents and visitors to ensure our community remains safe and welcoming for everyone.
CITY/COUNTY/AREA INFORMATION:
- City of Medina is just 30 minutes from downtown Akron or Cleveland, minutes from I-71, I-77 & I-271
POPULATION:
- 25,757 (estimation)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Age: Minimum 21 years of age, but be less than 35 years of age at time of appointment
- US Citizen: Yes
- High School Grad/GED: Yes
- Valid State Driver’s License: Yes
- Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
- College: Preferred, but not Required
- Academy Certification: OPOTA certification not required to apply, but successful completion of course and certification is required before serving of probationary period
HIRING PROCESS:
There are three parts to the Medina Civil Service testing process. ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND UPLOAD CITY OF MEDINA CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION (See QR Code Above).
- Applicant needs to score 70% or better on the entrance exam through NTN to be ranked on provisional eligible list.
- All candidates who pass the NTN exam will be asked to participate in the physical fitness test (in-house with dates: Oct. 19th @ 1pm or Oct. 20th @ 6pm) using OPOTA scoring standards (allowed one retry at a later date)
- Successful candidates will advance to the oral board interview portion to be evaluated for overall readiness to be hired (will not change rankings on provisional list-date TDB) .
Steps to determine physical, mental and character fitness will not be taken prior to establishing the eligible list; but will be a part of the department's testing procedure, the failure of which can cause removal of name from the eligible list. First step after completion of civil service testing, candidate will be required to successfully complete an extensive background investigation, followed by drug testing, psychological examination, polygraph and any other method necessary to ascertain the applicant's qualifications, will be administered if appropriate. If any negative information is obtained, this could disqualify an applicant from being considered for position. Testing results and scores are subject to all public record laws.
LATERAL CANDIDATES:
Interested candidates who are currently OPOTA certified and have been employed by a law enforcement agency in good standing for a year or more do not have to take this examination. Please submit an application for Police Officer – Lateral on the City of Medina's website: www.medinaoh.org/job-opportunities
EXTRA CREDIT (Commission have set the extra credit points not to exceed five (5) points)
- Military Service: 5 points for completed service and honorably discharged from uniformed service or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service. (DD-214)
- Four-year Degree: 5 points for a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.(Official transcript required) or
Two-year Associate Degree: 2 points for a two-year associate degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement fields from an accredited college or university. (Official transcript required) - Ohio Peace Officer’ Training Academy: 5 points for successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council’s Basic Peace Officer Training and copy of a valid certification required.
- Service as an Auxiliary (Special) with the Medina Police Department: 3 points for a minimum of one year’s service (letter from department stating service time required).
- State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: 2 points for Level B or higher.
WRITTEN PROOF must be uploaded on NTN by October 13, 2025. The Civil Service Commission and the City of Medina are not responsible for ensuring your application is complete and that all documentation has been received.
EXTRA CREDIT POINTS WILL BE ADDED TO AN APPLICANT’S WRITTEN SCORE of 70% or better.
PROBATION
The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral part of the examination process and shall be used to closely observe the employee's work, to give the employee full opportunity to demonstrate successful performance on the job, and to remove any employee whose performance does not meet required work standards. No appointment shall be deemed final until the appointee has satisfactorily served the probationary period, from first workday, of not less than one year. At the request of the appointing authority, the Commission may extend an employee's probationary period.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
An applicant may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/examination process through NTN by completing the appropriate Reasonable Testing Accommodation form and providing supporting documention to NTN as stated & instructed on their website. Do not schedule your exam until you are informed of the decision in writing within 5-7 business days of receipt of your completed paperwork.
CANDIDATE CONTACT PERSON:
Kimberly Leightner
Civil Service Secretary
330-722-9077
Civilservice@medinaoh.org
The City of Medina is an Equal Opportunity Employer