Civil Service Examination for Police Officer

CITY OF ONTARIO

LATERAL ENTRY EXAMINATION

POLICE DISPATCHER

The City of Ontario will conduct a Lateral Entry Examination for the position Police Dispatcher.  The examination will begin with an Oral Board Interview which will be scheduled once all the applications are received by Civil Service. 

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and present a valid driver’s license at the time of the Interview.  Candidates will be subject to psychological, polygraph, drug and alcohol screening along with a comprehensive background check.  Must be at least 18 years of age, must be currently employed as a Police Dispatcher with a minimum of 1 year of service and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalence.  Pay ranges for 2023 are between $24.18 - $27.50 dependent on exact prior years of service.    

The City of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law including military status.  However, if you are applying for a civil service examination and elect to claim military service credit either as an honorably discharged veteran or as a member of the National Guard or a Reserve component as provided in R.C. 124.23, then please attach a copy of your honorable discharge from active duty, DD 214 or other proof of eligibility for this credit.

Applications will be available at the Ontario Municipal Building, 555 Stumbo Road, beginning April 13, 2023, at the Police Department window or online at www.ontpd.com.  All applications must be received no later than May 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM.  Those with questions may call the Division of Police at 419-529-2115.

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