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Civil Service Examination for Police Officer
CITY OF ONTARIO
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
PATROL OFFICER EXAM
CITY OF ONTARIO
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
PATROL OFFICER EXAM
The City of Ontario will conduct a Civil Service examination for the position of entry level police officer on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Ontario Municipal Building Community Room, 555 North Stumbo Road, Ontario, Ohio 44906. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the exam will begin at 9:00 a.m. No admittance after 9:00 a.m.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and present a valid driver’s license at the time of the examination. Must be at least 21 years of age (unless the candidate qualifies for the OPOTA exception) but not more than 34 years of age and must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalence. Passing Candidates who qualify in the top ten will be required to complete a physical strength and agility test. Candidates that are selected will be subject to psychological, polygraph, drug and alcohol screening along with a comprehensive background check.
NOTICE: Applicants must have their Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certification to apply. Applicants currently enrolled in an Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy are allowed to test but Certification must be complete by time of appointment.
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 January 12th , 2023, at the Police Department window or online at www.ontpd.com. Applications will be accepted until Thursday February 23, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Police Department window in the Municipal Building, 555 Stumbo Road, Those with questions may call the Division of Police at 419-529-2115 and ask to speak with a recruiter.
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Welcome to the Ontario Police Department’s website which offers the Community a means to gather important information, connect with the Department’s social media to find the latest news, programs and Community oriented services that the Department offers. The partnership between the Department and the Community has proved overwhelmingly positive as we share responsibility to keep our neighborhoods safe. With your continued assistance, this approach to joint problem solving will continue to be an effective tool to fight crime throughout the city.
As members of the Ontario Police Department,
we take great pride in serving our community with:
*Professionalism *Respect *Discipline *Integrity *Bravery
Ontario is a city in Richland County in the state of Ohio. It is part of the Mansfield, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,656 according to the 2020 census. Ontario is a major regional retail hub servicing the entire North-Central Ohio area, with a shopping population of over 150,000. Since the 1960’s, Ontario has been a location of choice for residential, retail and industrial development.
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