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NOTICE OF EXAMINATION
CITY OF BROADVIEW HEIGHTS
PATROL OFFICER
Notice is hereby given that an open written examination for the full-time patrol officer position will be held under the laws and rules of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Broadview Heights and the Ohio Revised Code.
All required submissions must be completed by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This includes test scores and the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) from the National Testing Network, accessible at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Additionally, applicants need to submit the City of Broadview Heights application (link), a passing physical agility certificate from TRI-C, which can be obtained by registering online using this link: Police Agility Exam. Finally, include all other relevant documentation as required.
Candidates passing the written test (score of 70% on all three categories, reading, writing, and video) will be required to provide proof of successful completion of the Tri-C agility test dated less than one year before the appointment Tri-C Agility Test Dates: Sept. 20, 2026 & Oct. 18, 2026
Competitive examination for full-time Patrol Officer is open to all persons who have attained the age of 21 on or before the date of the examination, who are citizens of the United States, are in good physical and mental health, and who have a good moral and financial character that has achieved a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and have a valid Driver's license and has not reached the age of 40 on date of appointment.
The starting salary is $79,147. 3rd Class, with a valid certificate from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) of one year or less. Top pay after two years: $97,538. Benefits include Medical and Life Insurance, Uniform Allowance, Holiday and Longevity Pay, and Personal and sick leave.
Supporting documentation can add additional credit of up to 10 points maximum, which must be submitted with the completed application by the deadline.
Additional credit can be earned through the following:
- Associate Degree: 2 points
- Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy of 1 year or less: 2 points
- Bachelor's Degree: 4 Points
- Military Service: After 180 days of active duty service, the applicant receives 1 point for every full year after that for up to a maximum of 10 points.
By order of the Civil Service Commission, City of Broadview Heights, William Baker, Chairman, Clay Tober, and James Giomini.