APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2008 for the May 10th exam
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Noon, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 for the May 24th exam

In an effort to make the testing and selection process more accessible and convenient to applicants, multiple application sites have been provided as well as a choice of examination dates for this selection process.

*YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO SIGN UP FOR ONE EXAM DATE*

(EITHER)
Exam Dates: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Location: Duke Energy Center
- OR-
525 Elm Street,
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

***SIGN-UP BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008, 8:00 A.M.***

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY VIA THE INTERNET:
http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4270-/
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLY ONCE

NOTE: Do not apply online if you do not have an email address.
E-mail addresses are required in order for you to receive your confirmation and ID#.

YOU MAY ALSO APPLY IN PERSON:
Department of Human Resources
Two Centennial Plaza 805, Central Ave. Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45202
8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. – Monday thru Friday

- OR-

Police Recruiting Unit (Police Academy-Spinney Field Complex)
800 Evans St, Cincinnati, OH 45204
8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. – Monday thru Friday

AN EXAM/PROCESS INFORMATION GUIDE WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP OR MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE INTERNET. TIES ON EXAM SCORES ARE BROKEN BY TIME STAMP ON THE APPLICATION CARD.

POLICE RECRUIT PROCESS REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be 21 years of age by the date of appointment. The Police Department projects that the class will begin in June 2009. Therefore, applications will be accepted from individuals who have reached or will reach their 21st birthday by June 1, 2009.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates need not be a City of Cincinnati or Hamilton County resident to apply. Appointees must be Hamilton County residents by their date of appointment and maintain Hamilton County residency for length of employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED). NOTE: College coursework in psychology, education, sociology, communications, criminal justice, public administration, business administration, liberal arts, or any related field is preferred. It is anticipated that this preferred education/coursework will be considered a minimum requirement for future Police Recruit selection processes.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: Must be a United States citizen or applying for U.S. citizenship by closing date for sign-up.

DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Successful applicants must have possessed a valid driver’s license for at least one (1) year. Applicants must show their valid driver’s license or a valid state picture I.D. at the time of the written exam. A valid driver’s license is required for the all other phases of the Police Recruit process (including Physical Ability testing, Polygraph testing and Behavioral Assessment testing). A valid Ohio driver’s license is required upon appointment.

POLICE RECRUIT PROCESS INFORMATION

EXAM COMPONENTS: Top scorers on the written test will be asked to participate in the remaining portions of the exam process which include:
- A Physical Ability Test
- Extensive Background Investigation (including work, credit, criminal and drug usage history)
- Intensive Polygraph Examination
- A Behavior Assessment Evaluation
- A Complete Medical Examination including drug screen (if offered employment)
- These portions of the exam are PASS/FAIL.

Based on the goals of the Federal Court Consent Decree for the Cincinnati Police Department, it is anticipated that the recruit class will be 34% black and 23% female.

After successfully completing all steps in the screening process, candidates will be placed on an eligible list. Those chosen will be made a conditional offer of employment pending successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be filed no later than the stated closing date. Applications are subject to approval of the Civil Service Commission.

PUBLIC INFORMATION: The information gathered during this selection process is used to make employment decisions. All information gathered may be subject to public disclosure under the Ohio Freedom of Information Law. This includes the polygraph, and background investigation results.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: At the conclusion of the probationary period, must be able to perform the full range of duties on a patrol unit as a Police Officer. The probationary period for Police Officer is 18 months.

CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE: Per Ohio Civil Service law, Veteran’s credit is available only to residents of the state of Ohio who pass the written exam. To be eligible for the credit, you must have served on active duty AND (1) have received an honorable discharge, (2) OR have transferred to the reserve with satisfactory service (3) OR have been a Red Cross Nurse. Qualified non-disabled veterans may receive 5 additional points and qualified disabled veterans may receive 10 additional points. If a discharge was characterized as anything other than honorable, points will not be awarded. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted to the office of Human Resources to receive the 5 additional points and a copy of your DD-214 plus a letter from the Veterans Administration (dated within six months of the closing date of this exam) must be submitted to the office of Human Resources to receive the 10 additional points.

UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to keep the Civil Service Commission informed of any change in you current address and/or telephone number.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: Must successfully complete the Cincinnati Police Academy training program of 24 weeks. (NOTE: Upon appointment to the Police Academy, recruits are not permitted to engage in outside employment without the expressed approval of the Police Chief.) Must successfully pass state certification as a police officer. Must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

JOB INFORMATION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under direct supervision of a Police Sergeant or higher rank, a Recruit is assigned to the Police Academy for training to become a Police Officer. A Police Recruit will be classified as a Police Officer upon successful completion of the Police Academy curriculum, a state physical ability test and receipt of state certification. A Police Officer is assigned to a patrol unit for the purpose of protecting life and property, crime prevention, enforcing laws and ordinances, arresting violators, investigation of accidents and complaints, securing evidence and preserving the peace within an assigned beat (geographic area). Performs related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which might be performed.)

- Enforces laws and ordinances and issues citations.
- Conducts preliminary investigations as the first responder on the scene including interviewing affected persons, crime scene preservation and requesting medical assistance.
- Makes decisions concerning appropriate use of force with regard to making arrests or defending oneself, uses firearm, baton, chemical irritant and/or other means of force.
- Serves warrants and makes arrests.
- Testifies in court.
- Maintains records of investigations, criminal activities, conditions that warrant treatment or attention, and makes reports.
- Creates a favorable public image of the Police Department through courteous treatment, and neat appearance in all public contacts.
- Attends community meetings; gives talks and demonstrations on police-related topics of community interest. - Refers persons to the proper social agencies.
- Controls traffic and spectators at the scene of an emergency or other events.
- Investigates public complaints.
- Maintains vehicle and other assigned equipment.
- Inspects buildings and commercial establishments to keep secure.
- Performs vehicle or foot patrol.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which must be possessed.)

TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE RECRUIT: KNOWLEDGE ABILITY AND SKILL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Human relations, reading comprehension, spelling, basic math, written and oral communication.
- Evaluate potentially volatile situations and deal effectively with people.
- Follow orders and directives.
- Deductive reasoning, observation and memory.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be in excellent physical condition and successfully complete a physical ability test.
- Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph examination.
- Must satisfactorily complete a behavior assessment evaluation.
- Applicants must be free from alcohol and drug dependency and possess emotional stability due to the sensitive and stressful nature of this position.
- Must have a valid driver’s license for at least one year prior to the date of appointment.
- Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license by the date of appointment.

TO QUALIFY AS A POLICE OFFICER:
Knowledge of:
- Federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances.
- Police Department Procedures Manual, rules, regulations, orders, policies, and procedures.
- The proper care and use of police equipment.
- Geographic areas of the City.
- Reporting procedures for the Police Department.
- Interrogation and interview techniques.
- Procedures regarding the use of force, and ability to make a forcible arrest when necessary.
- Defensive driving techniques.

Ability to:
- Interact in a positive manner with a diverse community that includes various races, socio-economic groups, the mentally challenged, etc.

“Applications for City positions are considered public records under Ohio’s Public Records Act
As a public record, applications maintained by the City shall be made available to
any person requesting to view them.”

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reasonable Accommodation for the Qualified People with disabilities.
Please self-identify at the time of application and at employment interviews.