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MENTOR, CITY OF 8500 CIVIC CENTER BLVD MENTOR, OHIO 44060 4409745790
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Updated: December 30, 2025
Position Title: Full-Time Police Officer
The City of Mentor is hiring for the position of Full-Time Police Officer with several openings currently available. Candidates are required to complete National Testing Network’s Law Enforcement Frontline National exam to be considered for the eligibility list. Test scores will be accepted from exams taken between February 9, 2025 and February 9, 2026. Deadline for submission is February 9, 2026.
The City of Mentor also requires an application to be completed before the close date. The application and details can be found under the Employment Opportunities tab at: https://cityofmentor.com/
Salary Information: $77,848.68 to $98,283.12
Benefit Information: Competitive pay, medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement plan, deferred comp plan
Department Contact: Jennifer Fabian, Executive Assistant & Civil Service Recording Secretary, email: mentorcsc@cityofmentor.com
Department Overview: We are dedicated professionals committed to providing quality services at all times. We always strive to be leaders in our community and leaders in our profession by following our core values of professionalism, fairness, integrity and caring.
City Information: The City of Mentor, in Lake County, is the 21st largest city in Ohio with 20,472 households, 325+ retailers, $1.5B annual retail sales, 18 city and state parks (over 1200 acres), 170 eateries, 3,200 acres zoned for manufacturing, 10 industrial parks and 300 manufacturers (7th in Ohio).
Population: 47,121
Age : Must be 20 years old to apply; 21 years old at time of original appointment and before 36th birthday, per city ordinance.
Citizenship Required : Must be U.S. citizen at time of appointment
High School Grad/GED : Required
Valid OHIO Driver's License : Required
Ability to Read/Speak English : Required
College : Not required; however, extra credit points are given for Associate degree or higher
Academy Certification : Not required; however, extra credit points given for certification
Prior Experience : Not Required
Necessary Certifications : State of Ohio OPOTA Certification will be required after appointment, if not already obtained. If appointed, City of Mentor pays for Police Academy attendance and state testing.
Additional Requirements : Written exam average passing grade of 70% is required on the test to be considered for the eligibility list. All sections will be averaged together for final weighted grade.
Hiring Process : Must participate in written exam, physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph examination, medical examination, psychological test, drug screening and oral interview.
Extra Credit Points : See the City of Mentor's website for additional information on extra credit points for OPOTA Certification, Military Service, and Education. Points to be added to passing Written Exam score with proper proof.
EEO : The City of Mentor is an equal employment opportunity agency, and especially encourages minorities and females to apply for openings in the department.
