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STREETSBORO CITY OF 9184 STATE ROUTE 43 STREETSBORO, OHIO 44241 3306264942
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Updated: February 06, 2026
Position Title: Entry Level Police Dispatcher
Streetsboro Police Department is currently hiring for an Entry Level Police Dispatcher. A competitive examination will be offered to establish an eligibility list for the position of full-time Police Dispatcher. All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through the National Testing Network to be considered in the hiring process. Applicants must complete testing by February 6, 2026.
Lateral candidates go directly to: https://www.cityofstreetsboro.com/local-job-opportunity/
All candidates must also complete a City of Streetsboro Employment Application:
https://www.cityofstreetsboro.com/documents/employment-application-police/
Salary Information: The starting Salary for a 2026 Police Dispatcher is $58,198.40 with an established wage scale that increases up to $70,969.60. The current contract guarantees pay increases through 2027.
Summary of Benefits for Full-Time Police Dispatchers as of January 2026
Hours of Work: Full-time employees work 8-hour shifts.
Sick Leave: Employees accrue 4.6 hours of sick leave per pay period. Employees are entitled to accumulate an unlimited amount of sick leave.
Compensatory Time: Employees may elect to receive compensatory (comp) time in lieu of overtime payment. Employees may accrue a maximum of 120 hours of comp time.
Holidays: The City observes 14 holidays. All employees earn eight (8) hours of Holiday Comp Time for each holiday and may elect to cash out up to 40 hours each year. Employees who work a scheduled shift on a holiday will receive compensation at one and half (1 ½) times their straight hourly base rate of pay for hours worked. In addition, employees will receive paid time off for an additional 4 floating holidays
Longevity: Full-time employees will receive longevity pay after 5 years of service that is graduated up to 18 years of service $894 - $2,392 annually.
Vacation Leave: Full-time employees earn vacation leave according to the schedule below. Vacation leave is accrued at the start of employment; however, an employee is not eligible to use vacation leave until their probationary period has been completed.
2-5 years: 80 hours (2 weeks)
6 years: 120 hours (3 weeks)
7-15 years: 1 additional day of vacation for each year of service up to 15 (200 hours) service, all employees are entitled to 3 personal days each calendar year.
Hiring Process:
Police Dispatcher Selection Process Summary:
Testing: Candidates must complete the National Testing Network test with a score of 70% or higher.
Panel Interview – The panel generally consists of representatives from the Streetsboro Police Department.
Background Investigation – The purpose of the background investigation and record check is to assist the City in reaching a determination regarding a candidate’s suitability for employment. Each candidate must sign a release authorizing the department to obtain personal, legal, civil, employment, credit history, or any other information deemed pertinent to the background. Candidates will submit fingerprints for state and federal screening.
The background consists of verifying credentials, education, past & present employment, residence, and driver’s license. Interviews with past and present employers, neighbors, personal references, and others will take place, as well as a review of each candidate’s history (i.e. traffic, criminal, civil, family, military, substance abuse, and social media).
Psychological Evaluation: A qualified professional will conduct a thorough psychological evaluation. Each candidate will be administered a variety of tests to identify personality, emotional characteristics, psychological characteristics and attributes, and tendencies.
Polygraph Examination: A certified polygraph examiner will administer a polygraph examination to candidates advancing to this phase of the process. Findings of deception to relevant questions may eliminate the candidate from further consideration.
Final Interview: A final interview with the Chief of Police to select a candidate or candidates for employment. Selected candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, contingent upon successfully passing a psychological examination and a medical examination/drug screen.
Medical Examination and Drug Screen: The medical examination is to ensure a candidate possesses the general health status necessary to perform the essential functions of a Police Dispatcher. Candidates shall not use a Schedule I drug, amphetamines, narcotics, or any other habit-forming drug, except for such use as prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner.
Health & Life Insurance: The City provides 2 health insurance coverage plan options and benefits as provided to all other City employees. Employees are responsible to pay 7% of the premium cost of coverage in 2026 depending on plan option. Dental and Vision are also available. The City also provides a group term life insurance policy for each employee of $25,000.
Uniforms/Equipment: Dispatchers receive $850.00 annual clothing allowance. A Dispatcher who qualifies shall receive a E.M.D. (Emergency Medical Dispatch) certified bonus of $550.00 in 2026.
City/ County/ Area Information: Streetsboro / Portage / Akron-Canton
Department Overview: The Streetsboro Police Department provides one of the most indispensable functions to our community - professional police services. With computer-aided dispatch (CAD), a cruiser fleet equipped with in-car wireless video systems, mobile wireless laptop computers, and body cameras, and a UAV program, our Department continues to strive to incorporate better technology to make the job of public safety more efficient. The backbone of the Department is our personnel – serving our Streetsboro community with integrity.
The Streetsboro Police Department places a high value on training and professional development and provides opportunities to progress to assignments as organizational needs arise, such as Metro SWAT, D.A.R.E., UAV pilot, Portage County Drug Task Force, School Resource Officer (SRO), K-9, Investigations, Crisis Intervention (CIT), Training Instructor, Field Training Officer (FTO), and Crime Prevention Specialist (CPS).
Area Information: The City of Streetsboro is a rapidly growing diverse community hence why we are
The Gateway to Progress! Our community is strategically located in northwest Portage County. The City has access to an excellent transportation system with quick access to interstate I-480 and the Ohio Turnpike. We also have State Routes 14, 43, and 303 traversing through the City.
Population: 17,000 +
Job Requirements
Age: Minimum 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English Yes
Academy Certification: Yes
Valid Driver's License: Yes
Additional Requirements: Candidates receiving a passing score if selected must successfully pass a typing test, medical exam, psychological exam, background check, polygraph test and drug screening prior to appointment.
