Job Information

BELLEVUE, CITY OF
3000 SENECA IND. PKWY
BELLEVUE, OHIO 44811
4194834040
http://www.cityofbellevue.com

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Updated: October 16, 2025

Job Classification: Full-time Patrol Officer (Hiring 3)

The Bellevue Police Department is currently looking to hire 3 Full-time Patrol Officers. Candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through NTN and complete the Candidate PHQ (Personal History Questionnaire). Any candidate with military service should submit a copy of their DD214 Form with their Application to receive an extra 20% added to their passing score. Any candidate with an Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate will receive an extra 10% added to their passing score. No person may receive more than a total of 20% extra credit to any passing grade.

Candidates must also complete the Bellevue Police Department job application located here. All completed job applications, copies of Ohio Peace Officer Certificates and DD214 Forms must be uploaded to the Candidate Document Uploader.

Salary Information: Starting: $57,283.20 - $68,473.60, Depending on prior years of service.

Benefit Information: Health insurance, optical and dental insurance. Paid vacation (prior years of service carry over for time), comp time, sick time (120 hrs. a year), personal days, & holidays. Longevity pay (added hourly),and uniform allowance.

Candidate Contact:
Terri Sanders
Civil Service Secretary
419-484-5502
terri.sanders@cityofbellevue.com

Department Overview: The department is currently staffing at 15 full-time officers, 2 part-time officers and 4 dispatchers. The department has its own drone team along with being part of a county team, has a School Resource Officer, Drug Task Force Agent and a K9. There are officers also assigned to the County Special Response Team.

Area Information: The City is geographically located in three counties: Huron, Sandusky, and Erie

Population: 8,200 at last census

Job Requirements

Age:
minimum age of 21 years old per ORC 124.41.

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Correctable to 20/20

College:
Desirable, but not required

Academy Certification:
Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate

Prior Experience:
Helpful, but not required

Necessary Certifications:
Current, valid, basic Police Officer Certification by OPOTC

Schooling Prior & Post Hiring:
Ability to maintain CEU's annually, as required by the State of Ohio and the Police Department.

Hiring Process:
Requires an oral interview, psychological exam, physical exam and background check.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers
Driving Disqualifiers

Ability to maintain a valid, Ohio Driver’s License and be insurable by the City of Bellevue insurance carrier.
Any conviction of vehicular homicide or related offense or OVI within the past 5 years.

Drug Use Disqualifiers

Use or purchase of illegal drugs within 5 years of application
Any pattern of illegal drug use.
Abuse of alcohol, chemical agents or prescription drugs.

Employment Disqualifiers
Documented prior employment history, including termination, poor attendance, poor quality of work, poor disciplinary records, etc.

Additional Disqualifiers
Any violation of a Protection Order.

Physical Ability:
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