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MEDINA, CITY OF
150 W FRIENDSHIP ST.
MEDINA, OHIO 44256
330-722-9077

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Updated: December 18, 2025

MEDINA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces an open-competitive examination process for lateral transfer patrol officers to create a lateral transfer eligible list for the classification of:

POLICE PATROL OFFICER

(LATERAL TRANSFER)

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

132 North Elmwood Avenue

Medina, OH 44256

DATE OF ISSUE: December 3, 2025

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON AN ON-GOING BASIS

When a vacancy occurs, all applicants will be contacted to participate in the lateral transfer testing process. Use QR code or visit https://medinaoh.org/job-opportunities/ to apply online or apply in person at the Civil Service Office lower level of Medina City Hall, 132 N. Elmwood. Please list “Interested in the Lateral Transfer Option” on your application.

SALARY: $70,741-$90,293/annually ($34.01-$43.41/hourly) plus time and a half for approved overtime work. Lateral transfer wage compensation is based on full-time law enforcement experience. 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.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Wages include city’s contribution of 10% towards employees’ 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
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)

NATURE OF WORK: Protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Lateral Transfer Officers must be currently employed with a minimum of one (1) year of full-time peace officer experience, or previously employed within the last twelve (12) months as a full-time peace officer, with an Ohio State Certified Law Enforcement Agency in a jurisdiction in the State of Ohio, including having completed the probationary period at that employment. For purpose of this requirement, “peace officer” shall be defined in the Ohio Revised Code 109.71 (A). Need to be in physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be 21 years of age, but be less than 41 years of age at time of appointment. Have a valid Ohio driver’s license. Applicant must be certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) or present to the Commission an OPOTA letter of training equivalency. No criminal record other than minor traffic violations

HIRING PROCESS:

There are two parts to the Medina Civil Service testing process. ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT 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 TBD) using OPOTA scoring standards (allowed one retry at a later date)

EXTRA POINTS: The 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)
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.

EXTRA CREDIT POINTS WILL BE ADDED TO AN APPLICANT’S WRITTEN SCORE of 70% or better. Official documents must be upload to NTN for credit.

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.

ACCOMMODATION: An applicant may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/examination process by completing and submitting an EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATION REQUEST form.

CANDIDATE CONTACT PERSON:

Kimberly Leightner
Civil Service Secretary
330-722-9077
Civilservice@medinaoh.org

The City of Medina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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