Police Officer-Mason, City of Police

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Job description

Job Information

City of Mason
6000 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, Ohio 45040

Updated: August 23, 2024

Position Title: Police Officer

The City of Mason is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer, with five positions available. Candidates are required to complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) to be considered for this position. The application process closes on October 9, 2024. Candidates must complete the PSSA and Frontline National exam before this date.

Salary Information:

FTO: $70,636
After FTO: $78,416 - $100,006 (Lateral Transfers salary based on experience)
Benefit Information:
The City of Mason offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, Ohio Police and Fire Pension, access to an Employee Wellness program with incentives (including a membership to the Community Center or Grizzly Golf Perk), and deferred compensation options.

Department Overview:
Mission Statement:
In partnership with the community, policing with honor, integrity, and compassion. The department's core values include integrity, honor, compassion, community partnership, dedication, and honesty.

Accreditation:
The Mason Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1997.

City Information:
Mason is one of the most desirable communities in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, known for its progressive and innovative approach. The city attracts corporations seeking a thriving business environment and families desiring attractive neighborhoods and nationally ranked schools. Mason is located 22 miles northeast of Cincinnati and 30 miles south of Dayton, in the southwest portion of Ohio.

Population: 35,000 and growing

Job Requirements:
Age: 21 years old
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid Ohio State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Must have normal vision and color perception sufficient to identify traffic signals, license plates, and environmental details.
College: Not required, but candidates with an associate degree or higher are preferred.
Academy Certification: Accepted
Prior Experience: Preferred
Necessary Certifications: Non-certified officers must pass the Physical Fitness Assessment, complete 20 weeks of state-mandated training, and complete a City of Mason Police Field Training Program lasting 3 to 4 months.
Additional Requirements:
The physical demands of the job are in the medium range. Police Officers must be able to walk and run over uneven ground, lift, carry, and pull materials of varying weights, and clearly communicate via radio and with other officers. Mentally, officers must understand, interpret, and apply police procedures, comprehend legal concepts, and demonstrate a high degree of skill in interpersonal relations.

Hiring Process:
The City of Mason hiring timeline is as follows:

Application Deadline: October 9, 2024. Applicants must complete a City of Mason application and the NTN law enforcement test, achieving a passing score of 70 or above.
Virtual Panel Interview: October . The top 45 candidates from the written test will be invited to participate in a Zoom interview.
Community and Administrative Panel Interviews: October . Top candidates will participate in in-person interviews at the Mason Municipal Center.
Final Interview: November 6 8. Selected candidates will participate in in-person interviews at the Mason Municipal Center.
Conditional Offer: November 15, 2024. Selected candidates will receive a conditional offer, subject to an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological screening, physical fitness test (for non-certified candidates), drug screening, and a complete medical examination.
Disqualifier:
Police Officers shall not display tattoos or other body art that are visible when in duty attire. Candidates in violation of the Tattoo Policy will be removed from consideration.

Physical Assessment Requirements:
Physical Assessment Requirements for Non-OPOTA Certified Candidates:

Males:

Under 29 Years:
Sit-Ups: 40
Push-Ups: 33
1.5 Mile Run: 11:58
30-39 Years:
Sit-Ups: 36
Push-Ups: 27
1.5 Mile Run: 12:25
40-49 Years:
Sit-Ups: 31
Push-Ups: 21
1.5 Mile Run: 13:05
50-59 Years:
Sit-Ups: 26
Push-Ups: 15
1.5 Mile Run: 14:33
60+ Years:
Sit-Ups: 20
Push-Ups: 15
1.5 Mile Run: 16:19
Females:

Under 29 Years:
Sit-Ups: 35
Push-Ups: 18
1.5 Mile Run: 14:15
30-39 Years:
Sit-Ups: 27
Push-Ups: 14
1.5 Mile Run: 15:14
40-49 Years:
Sit-Ups: 22
Push-Ups: 11
1.5 Mile Run: 16:13
50-59 Years:
Sit-Ups: 17
Push-Ups: 13 Modified
1.5 Mile Run: 18:05
60+ Years:
Sit-Ups: 8
Push-Ups: 8 Modified
1.5 Mile Run: 20:08
Physical assessment is required for non-OPOTA certified candidates only.

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